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Veterinary Technician Assistant

Alliance Animal HealthGroup

Edgartown, MA Posted

  • $16.00 to $20.00 per hour
  • Part time
  • Urgent care

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

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Since 1977, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and families in Edgartown, MA. We’re a 3-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotics, with a unique mix of general practice year-round and urgent care during the busy summer season.

Located on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard—just steps from downtown and right on the public transit route—we offer a supportive team environment where doctors and techs share overnight on-call shifts and every day brings variety.

If you’re looking to grow your skills, make a difference in the community, and enjoy island life, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is the place for you!

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We’re looking for a caring, dependable Veterinary Technician Assistant to support our team and help ensure top-quality care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

About the Role:

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our day-to-day operations. You’ll support our veterinarians and technicians by keeping the hospital clean, organized, and fully stocked—while learning the flow of the clinic and gradually taking on more hands-on responsibilities with patients.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining all hospital areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment

  • Restocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies

  • Learning hospital protocols and assisting with patient handling and care

  • Safely restraining animals during exams or procedures (with training)

  • Providing support to the veterinary team during appointments and treatments

  • Interacting with clients and pets in a warm, professional manner

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We’re looking for:

  • 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred 
  • Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented mindset

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Able to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic

  • Fast learner with attention to detail and a can-do attitude

  • Punctual, dependable, and ready to work

  • Comfortable receiving and applying constructive feedback

  • A self-starter with a desire to continually grow and improve

  • Experience with animal handling, lab samples, or medical support is a plus, but not required

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Pay Range: $16-$20/hr

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

 

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Listed pay $16.00 to $20.00 per hour ($33,280 to $41,600 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 20% below the Massachusetts median of $22.44 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide

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