Veterinary Assistant

Metrowest Veterinary Associates is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our comfortable environment means youll have an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet. As part of our team, youll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Metrowest Veterinary Associates is located in Milford, Massachusetts and looking to grow our team! We are a family oriented veterinary hospital with a large surgery area and state-of-the-art technology including digital radiography, EKG, and more. Our clients are awesome, and we are always open to hearing new ideas on how we can continue to grow and improve. Our friendly, close-knit team absolutely loves animals. We have a long-standing team who are committed to helping each other and providing great pet health care! Our staffs wellbeing is our very top priority, which is why we offer a daily hour break so everyone can catch up on paperwork and enjoy an uninterrupted lunch. We are also closed on Sundays and open for half days on Saturdays.

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Veterinary AssistantMetrowest Veterinary Associates in Milford, MA Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 an hour (based on experience)

WHAT YOULL DO

• Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
• Ability to effectively communicate and educate clients on general animal husbandry and answer questions as directed by the veterinarian
• Present and explain client education materials
• Make certain all patients are kept clean and as comfortable as possible
• Ability to obtain a complete and accurate medical history, as well as vital signs, within the scope of veterinary technology and under the direction of a doctor
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor, refraining from making a diagnosis
• Understand how to prep animals for minor (non-sterile) and sterile surgery
• Draw blood samples. Collect stool and urine samples under the supervision of a doctor and as allowed by state regulations.
• Keep medical records accurate and up to date
• Make certain entire hospital is clean
• Answers telephone calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system
• Prepares client invoices for services performed
• Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly

BENEFITS Were passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4% - after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet
• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day
• Exceptional time management, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with veterinary software systems & willingness to learn new technology

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support thats hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. Were hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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