What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VetNecessity Veterinary Urgent Care Center?
About VetNecessity
VetNecessity Veterinary Urgent Care Center is a brand-new, privately owned and locally operated veterinary practice opening November 2026, created to help close the gap in urgent care within our community. From day one, we're investing in a state-of-the-art facility, modern technology, efficient workflows, and a team culture where quality care and quality of work life go hand in hand. Join a founding team that's building something new!
VetNecessity — The right care, right now!
Position Summary
The Veterinary Assistant plays a key support role in keeping patient care moving smoothly and efficiently. You'll work alongside our technicians and veterinarians to prepare patients, assist with procedures, and help maintain the calm, organized environment our urgent care model depends on — all while building your hands-on veterinary experience.
What We’re Looking For
- A team member who leads with kindness, empathy, and patience
- A dependable, compassionate professional who works well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Someone who treats every patient as if they were their own
- A positive contributor to a respectful, team-centered workplace culture
Key Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and veterinarians with triage, exams, treatments and procedures
- Safely restrain patients using calm, low-stress handling techniques
- Prepare patients and equipment for diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms; restock and sanitize between patients
- Assist with basic treatments, sample collection, and diagnostic prep
- Support radiology, ultrasound, and treatment area set-up
- Support admission and discharge of patients
- Communicate with clients in a clear, kind, and empathetic manner
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in the practice management system
- Help maintain a clean and organized hospital, and efficient workflow
Qualifications
- Prior veterinary assistant, kennel, or animal-handling experience preferred
- Weekend availability is required
- Comfortable handling animals that may be fearful, painful, or stressed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, urgent/emergent care setting
- Genuine compassion for animals and the people who love them
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Basic computer proficiency
What We Offer
Full-time benefits eligibility begins at 32 hours/week.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays — closed on major holidays
- Massachusetts Earned Sick Time
- Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Health Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Pet Care Credit toward your own pets' veterinary care
- Uniform Assistance
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24