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Position range in Rhode Island $36k - $49k Per Year Veterinary Assistant

Mission Pet Health

Occupation:

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Location:

Westerly, RI - 02891

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/17/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Mission Pet Health

Web Site:

missionpethealth.com

Job #: 55036

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Company Overview Salt Ponds Animal Hospital is a full-service small-animal practice in beautiful coastal Westerly, RI, built around compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. Our team enjoys a supportive environment with mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand clinical skills while caring for a diverse range of cases. We practice modern veterinary medicine with in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, anesthesia, and access to specialty consultation. If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your voice matters, and you can continue to grow, we'd love to meet you. Located near Misquamicut Beach and Watch Hill, Westerly offers the best of coastal New England living with beaches, outdoor recreation, local dining, and a charming downtown community right outside your door. Job Description ?? Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time Salt Ponds Animal Hospital | Westerly, RI 30-34 hours/week | Benefits Eligible | $19-$25/hour | No Weekends Are you a Veterinary Assistant who wants to actually use your skills and be part of a collaborative medical team? At Salt Ponds Animal Hospital, we're a busy 2-doctor, small-animal practice where no two days are exactly alike. We see a mix of wellness and sick appointments, drop-off emergencies when our schedule is full, and a variety of elective and semi-emergency surgical cases. This is not a "restrain animals and clean rooms" VA position. We're looking for someone with solid clinical skills who enjoys being involved in patient care and wants to continue growing in veterinary medicine. What You'll Be Doing You'll have the opportunity to be involved in:

• Wellness and sick-patient appointments
  
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
  
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
  
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
  
• Spays, neuters and other elective surgeries
  
• Pyometra surgeries
  
• Cystotomies
  
• Mass removals
  
• Leg amputations
  
• Drop-off/emergency cases
  
• In-house laboratory work
  
• Digital radiology
  
• Ultrasound performed twice monthly
  
• Client education and communication
  
• Preventive care discussions, including core vs. lifestyle vaccines
  
• Patient histories and treatment support
  
• Hospice and end-of-life care We also have access to specialty consultation, giving our team the opportunity to learn and collaborate on more complex cases. ?? What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who:
• Has at least 2 years of veterinary experience
  
• Is comfortable collecting a thorough patient history
  
• Can discuss core vs. lifestyle vaccines with clients
  
• Is proficient with venipuncture
  
• Is proficient with IV catheter placement
  
• Is comfortable with anesthesia monitoring
  
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit medical team
  
• Takes pride in patient care
  
• Is eager to continue learning and growing in the veterinary field EZYvet experience is a plus.

?? The Schedule 30-34 hours per week We are open Monday-Friday, 8 AM-6 PM and closed weekends. This position is benefits eligible, with potential opportunity to move into a full-time position for the right person. ?? Location Salt Ponds Animal Hospital

31 Post Road

Westerly, RI ?? Compensation $19-$25/hour, based on experience and skill level. If you're looking for a veterinary assistant position where your clinical skills are valued, you can stay involved with interesting cases, and you have room to keep growing, we'd love to meet you! Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

Provide Essential Patient Care:

You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.

• Be the Go-To Support for the

Medical Team:

You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.

• Create a

Positive Client Experience:

You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.

• Ensure a

Safe and Clean Environment:

You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care. What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
  
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.