Veterinary Assistant jobs in Lynn, MA
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Veterinary Assistant
- Borash Veterinary Clinic
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Peabody, MA
PART_TIME
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Seeking an independent, compassionate Part Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Why Borash Veterinary Clinic in Peabody, MA?
We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team.
Our team wants you to know...
"We are a family. Many of us have been working here for 7 years and we do our best to work together to create a fun environment. This camaraderie helps to make the busy and sometimes stressful days all worth it."
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients. Prefer applicants to have veterinary experience. We regret that we are unable to hire current or former clients.
Compensation: Hourly wage ranges between $18 and $20 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Requirements & Responsibilities:- Assisting Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
- Handling and restraining pets for exams and procedures.
- Assist in the taking of x-rays
- Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
- Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
- Responsible for cleaning/maintenance of hospital.
- Care of hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
- Fecal parasite sample collection and preparation
- Preparation of a prescription drug, other than a controlled substance, for dispensing
- Surgical assistance to a licensed veterinarian
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:- Competitive salary - $18 - $20 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
- 401(k) plan
- Guardian voluntary benefits
- Generous pet discounts!
- 1 Day Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Practice Partners
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Peabody, MA
PART_TIME
- Seeking an independent, compassionate Part Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!Why Borash Veterinary Clinic in Peabody, MA?We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow...
- 1 Day Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Practice Partners
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Needham, MA
FULL_TIME
- Seeking an independent, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This position comes with a top-tier sign-on bonus! Why Highland Animal Hospital in Needham Heights, MA? We’re focused on ma...
- 4 Days Ago
Veterinary assistant
- Veterinary Emergency Group
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Newton, MA
FULL_TIME
- WHO WE ARE Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most...
- 4 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Cambridge Veterinary Care
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Cambridge, MA
FULL_TIME
- At Cambridge Veterinary Care, we combine first-class medicine with friendly, personal attention! Our knowledgeable, compassionate team serves Cambridge, Somerville, and beyond, ensuring all our pets l...
- 8 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Small Door Veterinary
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
- At Small Door, our nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. Our nurses have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse s...
- 14 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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North Attleboro, MA
- Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there ar...
- 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Westwood, MA
- Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there ar...
- 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Northborough, MA
- The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Hanover, MA
- **JOIN OUR FAMILY!** Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support an...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Brookline, MA
- **VCA Metro Cat is a Feline only animal hospital** and is hiring a full time **Experienced Veterinary Assistant** to joi...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Plymouth, MA
- Banfield Pet Hospital in Plymouth, MA needs Veterinary Assistants! Banfield Pet Hospital Plymouth, MA Job Description Ve...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Stoneham, MA
- Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there ar...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine
- BluePearl
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Charlestown, MA
- **BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a detail-oriented, multitasking, team-focused Veterinary Assistant for our busy Inter...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is the 9th largest municipality in Massachusetts and the largest city in Essex County. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, 3.7 miles (6.0 km) north of the Boston city line at Suffolk Downs, Lynn is part of Greater Boston's urban inner core. Settled by Europeans in 1629, Lynn is the 5th oldest colonial settlement in the Commonwealth. An early industrial center, Lynn was long colloquially referred to as the "City of Sin", owing to its historical reputation for crime and vice. Today, however, the city is known for its contemporary public art, international population, historic architecture, dow...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$30,757 to $45,362
Lynn, Massachusetts area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
were up 2.5% from a year ago
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