VCA Animal Hospitals·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality medical care, including patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic imaging. They also focus on delivering an outstanding client experience to maintain a low-stress atmosphere for pet parents.
VCA Abbott Animal Hospital is seeking a full time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time, located in Worcester, MA!
We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a like minded professional to the team!
We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically.
There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
Compensation: $19.50 - $24.00 / hour is based on on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Full time, available evenings and weekends Why join the VCA? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the benefits we offer: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Career development programs Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Surgery Veterinary Technician Duties Include Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery Intubation, anesthesia and monitoring IV fluid administration and CRI calculations Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging Client communications and discharge Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! 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 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.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
The candidate should be an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training with skills in surgical support and patient care. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, veterinary assistants are commonly needed in clinics that rely on strong patient handling, surgical support, and flexible coverage for evening and weekend shifts. Competition for these roles often centers on prior assistant experience or technician-in-training skills, plus comfort working in fast-paced care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your shift availability and surgical support experience before applying.