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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Wignall Animal HospitalDracut, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Veterinary Assistant

Dracut, MA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At  Wignall Animal Hospital , a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At  Wignall Animal Hospital  you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week.

Role Responsibilities :

  • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

  • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
  • Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
  • Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
  • Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
  • Experience & Skills Requirements :

  • Previous veterinary experience is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
  • You’ll Grow With Us

    Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

  • Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
  • Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
  • A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
  • Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
  • Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

    Benefits – our care in action

    We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :

  • Paid time off  including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
  • Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance  plus health savings account and flexible spending account
  • Pet perks  including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
  • Generously subsidized  backup and ongoing care support  for children, adults, and pets
  • Mental health benefits  including coaching and therapy sessions
  • 401k with employer contribution  and no waiting period
  • Continuing education and  development support  through our library of  free CE courses  and paid time off to complete
  • Scholarship opportunities  and  student loan support  program and so much more!
  • Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $18-$22 / hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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