Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl Vet, LLC·Framingham, Massachusetts

$21 - $31/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 8 days ago

Practice for this role

Veterinary Assistant - Surgery · $21 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-34% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Framingham, Massachusetts ($32.27/hr, n=173)

$3.75/hr · lowesthighest · $150/hr

this role: $21.25/hrmedian $32.27/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 173 posted healthcare roles in Framingham, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 34% below the Framingham, Massachusetts median for similar positions.

Assist with surgical consults, sterilize equipment, and provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. Perform nursing duties including IV catheter placement, vital sign monitoring, and fluid therapy management.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is hiring for an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team! In this role, you will assist with surgical consults, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and help with pre and post-operative care of surgical patients.

Schedule

4x10 hour weekday shifts; occasional on-call expectations
Pay: $21.25 - $31.40 / hour This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
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Assistant, you will: Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values. Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein. Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal. Able to set up intravenous fluids. Administers subcutaneous fluids. Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors. Able to disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically. Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload. Why BluePearl? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.
We also offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more. Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals. Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support. Company-paid disability coverage. Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually. Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform physical exams, manage IV fluids, and monitor patient responses to therapy. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship.

Patient Monitoring
Sterilization
Vital Signs Monitoring
Aseptic Technique
Physical Examination
Pre-operative Care
Post-operative Care
Surgical Assistance
Intravenous Catheter Placement
Intravenous Fluid Setup
Subcutaneous Fluid Administration
IV Pump Operation

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Mental Health Support
Associate Discounts
Scrub Allowance
Free Training
Licensure Support
Annual CE Allowance
VTNE Support
VTS Support
Company-paid Disability Coverage
Medical Journal Access

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $21 - $31/hr
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Posted: Sep 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

Surgery support roles stay in steady demand

In Massachusetts, veterinary assistant surgery roles are typically in demand at specialty and referral practices that need support with patient prep, IV fluids, and close monitoring during procedures. These roles are competitive because employers look for hands-on clinical skills, reliability in a fast-paced surgical setting, and work authorization without future visa sponsorship. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.