Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
VA
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
Career Insights for Veterinary Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Massachusetts data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$40,855 / year median in Massachusetts
+32% projected growth
Job Description
VCA All Caring Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 4-doctor GP practice!
Location:
440 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $21-$23/hr We are a small animal focused practice that works to make sure that we are providing the best care for the animals that we treat. The job will entail all of the day to day things that happen each day, whether it is communicating with our clients on the phone, in the exam room, or follow care the next day. You will be working with each of the veterinarians and their needs in the treatment of the patients. Task that will include handling of patients, radiographs, drawing of specimens' and so much more. A challenging job but a rewarding one. Our hospital has been serving the Berkshire community for over 25 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local restaurants, cultural venues and out on one of the many walking trails! At VCA All Caring , you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:- VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
- Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
- WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
- Robust Clinical Studies program
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:
- Competitive wage
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Opportunity to teach and mentor
- 401(k)
- Life and Long Term Disability insurance Ready to be part of a team that feels like family?