BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team!

Schedule: Week day shifts, 4x10s + occasional on-call expectations

Pay: $21.25 - $31.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For example:

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00/hr. Shift Differential

• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00/hr. Shift Differential

• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50/hr. Shift Differential

As an IM Veterinary Assistant, you will: 

• Calmly and gently approach and handle our patients according to safety protocols and our core values 

• identify abnormal pathology 

• Understand our hospital estimates and can clearly present and explain them to our clients 

• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns 

• Educate clients in the areas of Internal Medicine and can provide exceptional care for our patients  

• Prepare medications and our patients/clients for discharge with concise directions for our clients 

• Support your Internal Medicine team in all aspects of care for your patients 

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more ‎

• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals

• ‎Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support

• Company-paid disability coverage

• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually

• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.