Veterinary Assistant

Overview:

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Marlboro Animal Hospital is seeking to hire a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to our growing team.
Location: 441 Lakeside Ave., Marlboro, MA 01752

Compensation: $20 - $24 based on experience

Hospital Hours:

Monday -Closed

Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm

Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday Closed

Skills Required: Proficient with venipuncture, confident restraint techniques, collecting patient history/triage, and answering client phone calls.

Marlboro Animal Hospital, an AAHA accredited and bustling veterinary practice with 3.5 doctors, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to enhance our team. Currently, we cater exclusively to canine and feline patients.

What distinguishes us from other hospitals is our team culture. We foster a supportive environment both personally and professionally. Our collaborative team is often pivotal in delivering optimal medical care.

We embrace servant leadership, a management philosophy that prioritizes the growth and well-being of the team, ensuring their needs are met first. Our staff is cross-trained, enabling us to assist each other effectively when needed.

The ideal candidate will be proficient at venipuncture, skilled in animal restraint, and capable of composing medical notes. Given our fast-paced setting, the ability to initiate tasks and multitask is crucial. We prioritize personality in our hiring process to ensure a seamless integration into our hospital's dynamic.

Located in the Boston Metro area, our 3,500 square-foot facility is backed by a strong team of doctors, technicians, and support staff.

We invite you to join our team

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU

Optional Insurances Available

Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact:

Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.
Qualifications:

Physical demands and work environment

The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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