Veterinary Assistant

Salt Ponds Animal Hospital is a full-service small-animal practice in beautiful coastal Westerly, RI, built around compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. Our team enjoys a supportive environment with mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand clinical skills while caring for a diverse range of cases.

We practice modern veterinary medicine with in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, anesthesia, and access to specialty consultation. If you’re looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your voice matters, and you can continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.

Located near Misquamicut Beach and Watch Hill, Westerly offers the best of coastal New England living with beaches, outdoor recreation, local dining, and a charming downtown community right outside your door.

Job Description

Are you a Veterinary Assistant who wants to
actually use your skills and be part of a collaborative medical team?

At
Salt Ponds Animal Hospital
, we’re a busy2-doctor, small-animal practice where no two days are exactly alike. We see a mix of wellness and sick appointments, drop-off emergencies when our schedule is full, and a variety of elective and semi-emergency surgical cases.

This is not a “restrain animals and clean rooms” VA position. We’re looking for someone with solid clinical skills who enjoys being involved in patient care and wants to continue growing in veterinary medicine.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in:

• Wellness and sick-patient appointments
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Spays, neuters and other elective surgeries
• Mass removals
• Leg amputations
• Drop-off/emergency cases
• In-house laboratory work
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound performed twice monthly
• Client education and communication
• Patient histories and treatment support
• Hospice and end-of-life care

We also have access to
specialty consultation
, giving our team the opportunity to learn and collaborate on more complex cases.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has
  at least 2 years of veterinary experience
• Is comfortable collecting a thorough patient history
• Can discuss core vs. lifestyle vaccines with clients
• Is proficient with
  venipuncture
• Is proficient with
  IV catheter placement
• Is comfortable with
  anesthesia monitoring
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit medical team
• Takes pride in patient care
• Is eager to continue learning and growing in the veterinary field

EZYvet experience is a plus.

30–34 hours per week

We are open
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM and
closed weekends
.

This position is
benefits eligible
, with potential opportunity to move into a full-time position for the right person.

$19–$25/hour
, based on experience and skill level.

If you’re looking for a veterinary assistant position where your clinical skills are valued, you can stay involved with interesting cases, and you have room to keep growing,
we’d love to meet you!

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands‑on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go‑To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client
  
  Experience:
  
  You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing…