Cvca Waltham

Veterinary Assistants play an integral role in the care of patients, clients, and referring veterinarians at CVCA. In this role, you will work directly with board-certified cardiologists to provide high-level medical support, helping the doctor achieve greater efficiency by managing technical tasks, record keeping, and communication. You will play a significant role in educating clients about their pet's heart health, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout their visit.

• Clinical Support: You will assist veterinarians with exams, triage, surgery, and anesthesia monitoring, as well as performing venipuncture, administering oral medications, and taking radiographs.
• Cardiac Diagnostics: You will perform specialized tasks such as obtaining ECGs and assisting with Holter monitoring set-up and data collection.
• Compassionate Care: You will provide compassionate patient care, comforting animals who may be stressed, ill, or in pain, while maintaining a clean and organized facility.
• Client Education & Service: You will discharge patients, review treatment plans and follow-up care with clients, and assist with client service operations like answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Operational Excellence: You will accurately maintain medical records, prescriptions, and invoices using computer systems, and assist with training new teammates.

• High school diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18 years old).
• Veterinary assistant experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient in emergencies and high-stress situations.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace) and excellent written/verbal communication.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry animals up to 40 lbs. Requires prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and physical activity.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced medical environment with exposure to animal odors, noise, and bodily fluids.
• Ability to travel to secondary locations as required.

We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates on what our WAG Values mean to them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31uRjUrKTx0

As part of the CVCA and Mission Pet Health family, you are empowered to grow your career while backed by the resources of a nationwide network. We focus on your wellbeing so you can focus on your patients.
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.

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 hospital teams 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.