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Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health·Woburn, Massachusetts

$17 - $21/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Veterinary Assistant · $17 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -57% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in Massachusetts ($40.00/hr, n=183)
  • 6 similar openings in the Woburn area
$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $113/hr
this role: $17.00/hrmedian $40.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 183 posted pharmacy roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 8th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 57% below the Massachusetts median for pharmacy roles.

The veterinary assistant will maintain treatment areas and equipment while providing safe, compassionate restraint for patients during examinations. They will also assist veterinarians and technicians throughout the patient visit and treatment process.

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Veterinary Assistant | $17–$21/hr Location

  • Woburn,
  • MA
  • Schedule: Full-Time |
  • Multiple
  • Schedule
  • Options
  • Available
  • Compensation: $17–$21/hour based on experience and skills

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency, Surgical, and Medicine teams. This full-time Veterinary Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build veterinary skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians and credentialed technicians in a specialty animal hospital. Join a Level 1 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital where you’ll support high-acuity patient care, grow your clinical skills, and make an impact every shift.

  • Compensation
  • $17–$21/hour, based on experience and skills

Full-Time Benefits

  • Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
  • Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
  • Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
  • Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
  • NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
  • Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
  • Insurance
  • Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program

Schedule Choose the schedule that works best for you

  • Four 9-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required)
  • Five 8-hour shifts per week (no weekends)

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are required for this role.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Sanitation
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical support
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Fast-paced environment management
  • Veterinary assistance
  • Emergency veterinary care
  • Patient restraint

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $21/hr
Location
Woburn, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Oct 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Full-time opportunity with multiple scheduling options available.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
  • Laundry, dishes, and restocking supplies
  • Provide safe and compassionate restraint during patient examinations and procedures
  • Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians throughout the patient visit and treatment process

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical or emergency veterinary environment
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Team-focused, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn
  • Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know? Mass Vet is a Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital.

This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating.

  • Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring:
  • Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
  • Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms
  • Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
  • Advanced operating rooms
  • Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
  • Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

  • Surrounding Areas Located in Woburn, MA, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Greater Boston and the surrounding region, including:
  • Burlington, MA & Stoneham, MA & Winchester, MA
  • Reading, MA & Wakefield, MA & Wilmington, MA
  • Lexington, MA & Arlington, MA & Medford, MA
  • Melrose, MA & Malden, MA & Billerica, MA
  • Bedford, MA & Tewksbury, MA
  • North Reading, MA & Andover, MA
  • North Andover, MA & Somerville, MA & Cambridge, MA
  • Boston, MA & Lowell, MA & Chelmsford, MA

Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email Rachel.Silvia@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.

You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street.

You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Market context

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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