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Veterinary Attendant - Angell West; Day Shift
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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
Veterinary Attendant - Angell West; Day Shift MSPCA-Angell - 3.7 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Free parking 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Animal health monitoring Pet health monitoring Veterinary clinic experience High school diploma or GED Full Job Description This is a full time 40 hour a week day shift position. This position starts at $18.00/hr We have an opening for a an Veterinary Attendant. If you are interested in a career in the Animal Health Care Industry, this might be perfect entry level job for you. Our Angell West Veterinary Clinic Attendant is a position that requires recent experience with different animal species of all sizes and temperaments. Please attach a cover letter to your application detailing your animal care experience. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask are important aspects of this position. Daily duties include walking, feeding, providing overall care and comfort to patients, and documenting medical record information in the hospital computer system. Attendants must be able to identify and report when an animal is not stable and identify and quickly respond to any signs of an animal in distress. MSPCA-Angell West, located in Waltham , is a 24-hour emergency and referral satellite animal hospital. Angell West was opened in early 2014 by Angell Animal Medical Center. The Waltham hospital is over 17,000 square feet. We are looking for applicants who thrive in a fast paced environment and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Angell-West has a variety of learning and development opportunities for employees who wish to advance their career in the animal care industry. This full time position comes with our full benefits package . This includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan (with an employer match), tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, pet food and free on-site parking! We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. We are looking for an individual who shares our values and is seeking a smaller hospital based setting. Experience Required Recent experience with different animal species of all sizes and temperaments, please detail your experience in your cover letter attached to your application. Education Required High School or better Preferred Associates or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.