Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
$22 - $28 / hour
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Description
Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
We’re building a brand-new team for our general practice and urgent care hospital opening in October 2026, and we’re excited to add passionate Veterinary Assistants to our lineup!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $22.00-$28.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Schedule: The hospital is open 8 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week, evenings and rotating weekends required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
Opening in October 2026, Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care will bring high-quality general practice and urgent veterinary care to Boston’s historic North End.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is building a new team from the ground up for a general practice and urgent care facility launching in Boston's North End in October 2026. This full-time Veterinary Assistant role offers the chance to be part of that foundational team, working alongside veterinarians and technicians in a hospital operating seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with evening and rotating weekend shifts required.
The position centers on hands-on animal care and clinical support: assisting during exams, treatments, and surgeries; safely handling and restraining animals; preparing and sterilizing examination and surgical spaces; collecting lab samples; administering medications under veterinary supervision; and maintaining medical records. You'll also manage routine animal care—feeding, bathing, exercise—and communicate directly with pet owners about their animals' treatment and follow-up needs. The role demands at least one year of prior veterinary experience and competency with disinfection protocols, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment, along with the physical capability to work safely with animals.
The compensation ranges from $22 to $28 per hour based on your background and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; an employee pet discount; and a $1,000 referral bonus for bringing new hires to any of the company's 180+ partner hospitals nationwide.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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