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Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary PartnersGroup

Arlington, MA Posted

  • $22.00 to $27.00 per hour
  • Flexible scheduling
  • GP

Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, Pet care discount

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About this job

Mill Brook Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our 1.5 doctor general practice in Arlington, Massachusetts-a lovely, community focused town with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent clientele. We are a technician/assistant driven clinic that empowers our team to work to their maximum potential, and we’re looking for a candidate with 1+ years of experience (surgical experience is a plus) who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, a passion for patient care, and a collaborative team mindset to our fun and diverse workplace.

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our wonderful and caring environment means you’ll provide cutting-edge and high-quality veterinary medical care. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Our team provides cutting edge veterinary medical care in everything from wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures. It is our mission to provide all pets we see with the highest quality care. Our hospital has a wonderful work culture with a caring and dedicated team practicing high-quality veterinary medicine! Additionally, we operate in a bright and sunny space with free parking and many restaurants nearby. https://millbrookanimalclinic.com/

Veterinary Assistant

Mill Brook Animal Clinic in Arlington, MA

$22.00-$27.00 an hour

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas

Perform physical assessments and record your observations

Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients

Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered

Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

BENEFITS 

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 
  • Continuing education allowance and professional development support 
  • Mental Health Resources 
  • Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too! 
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

  • Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 
  • Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 
  • Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
  • Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people

Ability to multi-task

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Must be willing to work evenings

High school diploma or equivalent

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra

mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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Listed pay $22.00 to $27.00 per hour ($45,760 to $56,160 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 9% above the Massachusetts median of $22.44 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide

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