Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

**Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $17–$21/hr | Full-Time Benefits | Multiple Schedule Options | Woburn, MA** Looking for a Veterinary Assistant opportunity where you can build hands-on emergency veterinary skills in a fast-paced hospital environment? Join **Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital** in Woburn, MA, a Level 1 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, where you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and credentialed technicians caring for high-acuity patients while growing your skills in emergency medicine. **Compensation** - $17–$21/hour, based on experience and skills **Schedule** Choose the schedule that works best for you: - Three 12-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required) - Four 9-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required) - Five 8-hour shifts per week (no weekends) Full-time opportunity with multiple scheduling options available. **Full-Time Benefits** **Professional Development & Certification Support** - CSR Certificate Program - CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses - RECOVER Training - 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement - License application/renewal reimbursement for CVTs - VTS financial support and onsite mentorship - Partnership with veterinary technology programs, including scholarship opportunities **Work-Life Balance & Wellness** - Vacation = 3 weeks per year, increases with tenure at Ethos - Sick Time = 1 week per year - Holiday pay = DOUBLE TIME - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Short- and Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance - 401(k) with discretionary match **Additional Perks** - Uniform Allowance - Employee Pet Discount **Responsibilities** Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment - Laundry, dishes, and animal husbandry (cleaning kennels, walking, and feeding patients) - Provide safe and compassionate restraint during patient examinations, procedures, and diagnostics **Qualifications** - High school diploma or equivalent required - Previous animal handling experience preferred - Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical or emergency veterinary environment - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Team-focused, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn - Ability to safely restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes - Fluent English speaking and reading skills required **Did you know?** Mass Vet is a ***Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital***. This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating. Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring: - Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies - Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms - Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites - Advanced operating rooms - Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center - Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities. **Location & Surrounding Areas** Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is located in Woburn, MA, with access to a strong veterinary talent pool throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore. **Many of our team members commute from:** - Woburn - Winchester - Stoneham - Reading - Wakefield - Medford - Melrose - Burlington - Lexington - Arlington - Somerville - Cambridge - Boston - Malden - Billerica - Wilmington - Lynnfield - Salem - Peabody - Lowell - Nashua, NH **Considering Relocating?** If…