22h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States
$38.5k-$91.5k / year
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๐ผ About This Role
You'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You'll assist with triage, treatments, and nursing care, gaining hands-on experience in emergency veterinary medicine. This role offers a clear path to becoming a credentialed technician with unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care
- Assisting with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
- Setting up and monitoring IV fluids and medications
- Participating in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
๐ Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg
โจ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ต Competitive compensation $18.50-44/hr
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one
- ๐ Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($1,000-$2,500/year)
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% salary
- ๐ Equity eligibility after one year
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Practical Assessmentยท 60 min
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