Westborough Pet Hospital is looking for a part time veterinary assistant/technician to join our team. Our business hours are from 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.
We are a single doctor practice that is looking for someone to fulfill duties in the back office as a veterinary assistant/technician and occasionally cover the front respectively as needed. As a veterinary assistant/technician, the job involves any and all duties that a veterinary technician or assistant would do on a daily basis. For this particular position we would prefer someone with some experience, though we do understand that a certain amount of training is necessary for any and all candidates of various experience. On the job training is readily offered for the right candidate.
Some duties of a Veterinary Assistant/Technician:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Perform laboratory tests and analyze samples
- Take and develop X-rays
- Clean and maintain veterinary office, equipment and instruments
- Maintain accurate records of patient care
- This is a physical job and you MUST be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs
- Help front desk as needed
Because of the nature of the work, and the time it takes to train a candidate to perform the various duties of the position/s, we are asking for a candidate that is planning on remaining here with us long-term. This is not a temp position.
A resume is definitely helpful when applying for the position, but I also request a cover letter with relative and important information. If you simply attach your documents to the email with no other information, or if you send a generic document that does not tell me enough about you, your experience, or your interest in the position, please know the document will most likely be bypassed.
We’re a small practice and we will take the time to find the right person for us here because we are a very small, but very close team. We rely on each other and hope to hire a person of integrity and responsibility for our clinic. If you are passionate about animal care and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
