Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Commonwealth Animal Hospital
📍 2285 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale (Newton), MA
💲 Pay: $28–$35/hour

Commonwealth Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, progressive, and supportive team. If you're looking for a practice where your technical skills are respected, your voice is heard, and you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced medicine and surgery, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant you'll play a vital role in patient care and work alongside experienced veterinarians to provide exceptional medical treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with anesthesia, including calculations and patient monitoring
• Intubate patients and support all anesthesia-related procedures
• Place and monitor IV catheters
• Prepare patients and surgical suites for procedures
• Perform surgical nursing duties, including patient intake and discharge
• Rotate between inpatient and outpatient care
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, who value technician input and communication
• Deliver compassionate patient care while educating clients

Please Note: Candidates must be comfortable assisting with surgery. This position does not provide surgical mentorship, so prior surgical experience is required.

Advanced Medicine & Equipment

At Commonwealth Animal Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced diagnostics, specialty services, and modern equipment.

Software & Technology

• Impromed practice management software
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• IDEXX Imagyst diagnostics
• Nikon microscope
• Midmark touchscreen anesthesia monitoring (HR, SpO₂, ETCO₂, blood pressure)
• Surgical laser

Advanced Services

• Cardiology and abdominal ultrasounds
• Visiting internal medicine specialist twice each month
• Extensive soft tissue surgery
• Advanced dentistry, including tooth bonding
• Oncology treatments
• Endoscopy (bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, otoscopy)
• Fecal microbiota transplants
• Stem cell therapy
• Stelfonta treatments
• Nares and soft palate surgery

What We're Looking For

• Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience
• Comfortable calculating anesthesia and monitoring patients throughout procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support others
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care

Our Culture

We're committed to building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Our team believes in:

• Supporting one another through busy days and challenges
• Open communication and mutual respect
• Utilizing technicians to the fullest extent of their skills
• Continuous growth and professional development
• Hiring great people with both strong technical abilities and a positive attitude

We also enjoy monthly team meetings, summer gatherings, holiday celebrations, and other team-building events that strengthen our culture.

If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be challenged, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from 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.