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About the Role
As our clinic continues to grow, we’re adding a Senior Veterinary Assistant to help us keep raising the bar. This is a unique opportunity to grow your clinical skills, learn from a passionate dental team, and be part of a culture where curiosity, teamwork, and a good sense of humor are always welcome. Around here, we like to say we only do smiles and behind those smiles is a team that supports each other, invests in growth, and takes real pride in raising the standard of veterinary dental care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dental treatment areas, organize procedure supplies, and anticipate the needs of our doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments; assemble procedure packs and follow established infection-control protocols
- Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint, and help keep patients comfortable before and after procedures
- Support patient handoffs and promptly communicate observations or concerns to the doctor or Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Assist with dental table turnover and keep treatment areas, kennels, and the hospital clean, organized, and sanitary
- Restock supplies and maintain inventory in treatment and dental areas
- Help with patient intake and recordkeeping, and relay veterinarian-provided home-care instructions to clients
- Help train other Veterinary Assistants on patient handling, instrument care, and clinic workflows
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, including hands-on experience supporting veterinary dental procedures
- Familiarity with dental instruments, instrument sterilization, and safe patient handling
- Experience with practice management software (ezyVet is our in-house platform)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
- The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
- Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
- Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly within the Veterinary Assistant role
- An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
- Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient, respect for coworkers, and a willingness to help other assistants learn
Skills
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Patient Handling
- Instrument Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Recordkeeping
- Client Communication
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
Location
- Chelsea
Work Type
- Full-time
- 4-day workweek
- No weekends
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Veterinary Technician Degree Program
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- FSA/HSA
- Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
- 401(k) with a company match
- Scrub Allowance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Elective benefits through MetLife
- Employee pet discounts
- Discounted pet insurance
- Unlimited CE reimbursement
- Up to $750 per year in related travel expenses for CE
- Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program
- Coverage for VTNE exam and licensure fees
About the Company
- Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry is dedicated to making comprehensive veterinary dentistry more accessible, transparent, and less stressful for pets and their people.
- We focus on thorough dental care with no hidden fees or shortcuts.
- Our team genuinely cares about doing things the right way and raising the standard of veterinary dental care.
- We foster a culture where curiosity, teamwork, and a good sense of humor are always welcome.
- We invest in our employees' growth and take pride in our work.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.