Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Boston Veterinary Clinic – Charlestown, MA

Compensation: $18–$22/hour (based on experience)

Boston Veterinary Clinic in Charlestown is growing! We're excited to be adding a third veterinarian to our team and are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join us. If you're passionate about animal care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to grow alongside a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

Experience with animals is required, but we're happy to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and build a career in veterinary medicine.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Boston Veterinary Clinic is a modern, AAHA Accredited, Fear Free Certified® small animal hospital that has been providing exceptional care to the Charlestown community since 2014. We combine progressive medicine with a compassionate, low-stress approach for both our patients and our team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $18–$22/hour
• Full-time position
• Flexible schedule:
  • Four 10-hour shifts or
  • Five 8-hour shifts
• Rotating Saturday schedule (every other Saturday)
• Sundays off
• Opportunity to learn and grow alongside an expanding veterinary team
• Supportive doctors who value collaboration and mentorship

About Our Hospital

• Full-service small animal practice caring for dogs and cats
• Expanding from a 2-doctor to a 3-doctor team
• Some urgent care appointments
• No overnight hospitalization or emergency duty (24-hour emergency hospital nearby

Modern Equipment & Technology

• EZYVet electronic medical records
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• VetScalpel surgical laser
• Modern treatment and surgical suites

Our Culture

We're proud of the positive culture we've built. Our team is small, close-knit, and genuinely enjoys working together. We support one another, celebrate successes, and believe that collaboration leads to the best patient care.

You'll find:

• Hands-on doctors who welcome feedback and teamwork
• A welcoming, inclusive environment
• A team that enjoys coffee and local events/news
• A shared passion for Fear Free medicine and advocating for our patients
• Cooperative, appreciative clients who trust our recommendations

Hospital Hours

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (rotating schedule)
• Closed Sundays

What We're Looking For

• Animal handling experience required
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassion for pets and their owners
• Interest in practicing high-quality, Fear Free medicine

If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be supported, encouraged to grow, and become part of a team that truly enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you!

Come grow with Boston Veterinary Clinic—we can't wait to meet you!

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.