Veterinary Assistant Job at Vineyard Veterinary Clinic, Edgartown, MA

  • Vineyard Veterinary Clinic
  • Edgartown, MA

Job Description

Company Description

Since 1977, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and families in Edgartown, MA. We're a 3-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotics, with a unique mix of general practice year-round and urgent care during the busy summer season.

Located on beautiful Martha's Vineyard-just steps from downtown and right on the public transit route-we offer a supportive team environment where doctors and techs share overnight on-call shifts and every day brings variety.

If you're looking to grow your skills, make a difference in the community, and enjoy island life, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is the place for you!

Check us out at Vineyard Veterinary Clinic !

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Local to Martha's Vineyard with year round housing- required. 
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

**Employment is contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the U.S. in accordance with federal law (Form I-9). 

Additional Information

Pay Range: $20-$23/hr

Job Type:  part-time

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .

 

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Local area, Night shift

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