Veterinary Assistant / Boarding Attendant
$20 - $21/hr+ 401(k) Match + Referral Bonus + Quarterly Team Bonus
Entry
Weymouth, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryVeterinary Professionals
About the job
Requirements
- Previous veterinary experience is a plus, but willingness to learn is more important.
- The candidate should be empathetic toward clients, coworkers, patients, and themselves.
- The candidate should genuinely want to work closely with cats and understand their individual needs.
- The candidate should be committed to compassionate, low-stress patient handling.
- The candidate should be able to ask for help when needed and offer help to others.
- The candidate should be able to multitask and manage time effectively.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented and organized.
- The candidate should remain calm and compassionate during stressful situations.
- The candidate should collaborate with the team and be willing to assist where needed.
- The candidate should be reliable and passionate about veterinary medicine.
- The candidate should be willing to continue learning from the feline-focused team.
Responsibilities
- Run appointments alongside veterinarians and support efficient patient flow.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
- Handle and restrain feline patients compassionately, with an emphasis on reducing stress.
- Provide evening care for boarding patients, including feeding, cleaning, comfort, and observation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for boarding patients.
- Monitor patients and report changes in behavior, health, or condition.
- Perform venipuncture and collect patient samples.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographic images.
- Operate in-house laboratory equipment and assist with diagnostic testing.
- Provide daily nursing and patient care.
- Maintain clean and organized treatment and patient-care areas.
- Complete laundry and other essential hospital tasks.
- Communicate with clients and team members.
- Follow task-based worklists to ensure responsibilities and communications are completed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and patient records in the practice management system.
- Protect client confidentiality and follow hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client care specialists, and other team members to maintain efficient workflow and a high standard of care.
Desired Qualifications
- The candidate should be willing to cross-train and strengthen their veterinary skills.
- The candidate should be interested in learning additional areas of the hospital and building diagnostic skills.
About the company
VetCor runs a network of more than 850 veterinary practices across the United States and Canada. By acquiring established clinics and partnering with their teams, VetCor enables veterinarians to maintain medical autonomy while receiving centralized back-office support in areas such as practice management, marketing, and operations. This structure centralizes administrative tasks, allowing clinicians to devote more time to animal care. The company grows by adding new practices and leveraging shared resources and expertise across the network, ultimately delivering scalable veterinary services at a community level. Its goal is to expand access to quality pet healthcare by combining local clinic autonomy with centralized efficiency and support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Norwell, Massachusetts
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vetcor added six hospitals in 2024 and continues active recruiting in 2026.
- Vetcor's 2025 Culture of Gratitude training strengthens retention and employer brand.
- Covetrus' expanded partnership improves purchasing leverage and workflow efficiency across hundreds of locations.
What critics are saying
- Cher-Ami Murphy v. Vetcor Management Company LLC filed March 12, 2026 in California.
- Vetcor's acquisition engine raises integration and document-control failures, like the 2023 merger conflict.
- Private equity ownership since 2018 pressures margins and exit timing if growth stalls.
What makes Vetcor unique
- Vetcor's 850-plus hospital network preserves local branding and clinician autonomy across North America.
- Oak Hill, Harvest, and Cressey back Vetcor, supporting disciplined buy-and-build execution.
- Covetrus named Vetcor's primary in-clinic products partner on October 3, 2023.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Budget