Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

Nobscot Pet Hospital is a Gold-Standard Companion Animal Pet Hospital Operating Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm.

We provide a warm welcoming safe environment for pets and their owners with a focus on providing the best individualized care for each pet and client education for enhanced compliance.

Led by Dr. Erin Bryce, an experienced veterinarian with expertise in wellness and illness exams, dentistry, surgery, and management of both acute and chronic conditions, the hospital is committed to helping pets achieve the best quality and quantity of life. With an emphasis on preventative medicine, diagnostic testing, and exceptional client education, Nobscot Pet Hospital supports pet owners throughout all stages of their pet’s life journey. Located in Framingham, MA, the hospital is a trusted provider of veterinary care, including advanced dental and surgical services.

Our Hospital Services include

• Wellness: vaccinations, parasite prevention, illness screening through laboratory testing both in-house and reference labs
• Dentistry: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) and oral surgery (gingival, lingual, and dental) with digital dental radiology
• Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery: Spay and Neuter, mass removal, and other surgeries as indicated: enucleation and other ophthalmic procedures, stenotic naris resection, mastectomy, laceration repair, cystotomy, urethral surgery, gastrotomy, enterotomy, resection and anastomosis, gastropexy, limb or digit amputation, and others as indicated
• Illness diagnosis and management: metabolic, cardiac, gastrointestinal, neurologic, dermatologic, orthopedic, immune, and more
• Travel: Interstate and International Health Certificates
• Behavior: helping with minor stress events to more complex behavior issues; Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals (PVPs) are a great tool in preventing progressive vet-related anxiety

Role Description

This is a full-time, in-person role for a Veterinary Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital role in daily hospital activities: collecting medical histories, working with Dr. Bryce and clients throughout appointments, and providing client education; assisting the technician with appointments for established clients, inducing and monitoring general anesthesia and recovery, performing COHATs with veterinary supervision, collecting medical samples, placing IV catheters, administering medication, assisting with patient triage, assisting with onboarding, education, and mentoring of hospital team, leveraging your experience to provide the highest standards of pet care. All staff will be trained in pet CPR.

Qualifications

• Background in Animal Care and Pet Care to ensure the well-being and safety of animals.
• Experience with Veterinary Technology and Anesthesiology is a plus, willingness and ability to learn is mandatory
• Strong skills in Client Education to effectively communicate with pet owners about animal needs and care practices.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of finance and the ability to manage financial transactions accurately
• Familiarity with veterinary practice software (Shepherd) is a plus. All communication is documented within the software, and use of this software is required after a brief onboarding.
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of real-time medical documentation
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic or similar environment is a plus

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options after 60 day period
• PTO
• Employee Discount Rate