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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Brookline, Massachusetts

$21 - $24/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago
Practice for this role

Veterinary Assistant · $21 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -53% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Brookline, Massachusetts ($45.00/hr)
  • 10 similar openings in the Brookline area · median $45.00/hr
$21.00/hr · p10p90 · $175/hr
this role: $21.00/hrmedian $45.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Brookline, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 53% below the Brookline, Massachusetts median for dental roles.

Provide compassionate patient care and maintain a low-stress atmosphere for clients and pets. Perform clinical tasks including pharmacy administration, lab processing, surgical assisting, and medical recordkeeping.

VCA Brookline Animal Hospital is seeking a full time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our fast paced, general medicine practice that has been an integral part of the Brookline community for over 30 years.

We have become a trusted care provider in MA throughout the years because of our knowledgeable and highly skilled doctors and staff.

Our experienced and diverse medical team consists of six veterinarians, twenty technicians and assistants, and eight receptionists.

We are committed to providing our patients and clients the best care possible in the industry.

At VCA Brookline, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be!

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

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 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 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: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Diagnostic imaging Surgical preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medical recordkeeping Compensation: for this position is $21.00 - $24.00 / hour based on experience, and skill set.

Schedule

Full time, weekend rotation required 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.

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. 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.

Requirements

Seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training. Must be able to work a full-time schedule including a weekend rotation.

  • Medication Administration
  • Client Education
  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Pharmacy
  • Lab Sample Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Lab Sample Processing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$21 - $24/hr
Location
Brookline, Massachusetts
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Veterinary assistants are in steady demand

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.

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