Please note: This position is for full-time, year round. It is not open to students looking for summer employment/experience.
Please note: due to our urban location, we do not have any parking available for staff. If you are not able to commute via public transportation, walking or biking, then we are not a good fit for you.
Cambridge Cat Clinic is a feline-only private veterinary clinic located in Cambridge’s Inman Square. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistants.
We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of medical care possible for our patients. As a cat-only practice, we are highly attuned to the unique needs of our feline patients as well as those of their owners. We emphasize a personalized, non-corporate approach to veterinary care. Accordingly, this role requires compassion, empathy, and the ability to form genuine and caring relationships with both our feline patients and their wonderful parents. Assistants must be comfortable working with cats who may be anxious or fractious.
The Cambridge Cat Clinic family is a small team, making it essential all staff are cross-trained to assist with all functions required to support routine patient care. Veterinary Assistants' primary responsibilities are supporting our veterinarians during appointments as well as addressing phone calls and using our practice management software (EzyVet).
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Initiating appointments and obtaining patient histories
- Feline handling and restraint
- Patient care (i.e. medication administration and basic triage)
- Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with examination and outpatient procedures (i.e. radiographs, ultrasound, laboratory sample collection and processing, etc.)
- Entering patient medical information into the practice management software
- Filling prescriptions
- Client care and education
- Basic housekeeping
- Front Desk duties (answering phones, booking appointments, invoicing, etc.)
Preferred Education and/or Skills:
- Previous animal handling experience (especially with feline patients!) is preferred.
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic (ideally 1+ years) is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree/Some College Education preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience
- QSHERA Health Plan Reimbursement for full time employees.
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid time off and paid sick time
- CE opportunities
- Uniforms Provided and Laundered
- Employee Pet Care Discount with additional Veterinary Care Credits earned in proportion to hours worked.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Initial interviews will be conducted over the Indeed video interview platform, and final interviews will be conducted in person at the clinic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Why do want to work in a feline-only veterinary clinic?
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02139: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person