Veterinary Technician Assistant

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South Weymouth, MA, USA
In-Office
18-20 Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Provides hands-on support to veterinary technicians and doctors in a 24-hour veterinary practice. Responsibilities include handling and restraining small animals, pet interaction, multitasking, attention to detail, and general animal caretaking. The role offers on-the-job training and may involve evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
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Do you have experience handling small animals?  Are you interested in gaining experience in the veterinary industry?  Come check out VCA South Shore (Weymouth)!

We are a 24 hour general practice, emergency, specialty vet practice that also provides boarding and we are looking for pet lovers to join our team. We are looking for responsible caretakers with diverse responsibilities.

The technician assistants provide direct support to our veterinary technicians and our doctors. Restraint and handling, multi-tasking, attention to detail and other pet interaction will be part of a normal day.  We love to hands on train the future of veterinary medicine and would love for you to join our team!

VCA South Shore (Weymouth) offers health & dental insurance, matching 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, discounts on veterinary services, discounts to veterinary educational programs, as well as many other benefits and perks!

Previous professional dog experience is preferred.  Must be 18 & older to apply.

Enthusiasm and energy a plus!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Evening shifts

Pay: From $18.00-19.50 per hour (pay dependent on experience)

Generous shift differentials also apply for specific shifts.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee pet discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Penn Foster Program Discounts
  • VetGirl Subscription Discount

Schedule:

  • 6, 8 or 10 hour shifts available
  • Some holidays
  • Some weekend hours required
  • Night shifts available

What Makes Us Different
We’re more than just a veterinary hospital — we’re a community that truly cares. We’re passionate about supporting the well-being of both pets and the people who love them.

We’re also committed to environmental sustainability. Our dedicated Green Team leads initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint and promote eco-conscious practices throughout the hospital.

And because we believe a positive, connected workplace helps us provide the best care, we have a Fun Committee that organizes team-building events, celebrations, and activities to keep our culture vibrant and supportive.

We’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives to help us grow — whether it's improving life for our team, our clients, or the planet. Everyone's voice matters here.

Come meet us and experience the joy of not only working with the pets in our care, but also gaining experience at a state of the art veterinary practice!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Skills Required

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Experience handling small animals
  • Previous professional dog experience
  • Availability for some weekend hours
  • Availability for some holidays
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
35,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.

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