ER Veterinary Assistant or VA Training Program

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, located in Natick, MA, is looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant or someone new to starting their career in the field for our Veterinary Assistant paid training program!

The paid training program introduces the foundations to explore further career opportunities in the veterinary medical field. No previous experience required!

Schedule:

• Three- 12-hour shifts
• Days and/or overnights
• 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a
• One weekend shift per week

Compensation:

• $15.75 - $21 pending skills assessment leveling

During the Veterinary Assistant training program, you will:

• Work and be paid 30 to 40 hours per week in our hospitals

• Participate in a blended curriculum of online and hands-on training

• Receive paid time to complete the online portion of your training

• Partner with a veterinary training expert to ensure you receive all the information and resources needed to be successful

At the end of the program, you will be:

• Able to perform the critical work of animal hygiene and husbandry, patient handling, medical terminology, sanitation, laboratory testing, and record keeping

• Eligible to take a nationally approved exam and receive the corresponding credentials

• Eligible (and encouraged) to consider a full-time position within one of our specialty departments – across the nation!

Requirements of our Approved Veterinary Assistant program:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to read, write, and speak English is required

• Knowledge and practical application of basic math (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) is required.

• Able to work overnights, some holidays and weekends, as needed

Benefits of Working at Ethos:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Spending Plans

• Uniform Allowance

• Veterinary Services Benefits

• Paid Vacation

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NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.  

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.