Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Acton, MA

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Tandem

Veterinary Assistant

  • Tandem
  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tandem
  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

About Tandem At Tandem, we’re on a mission to deliver unrivaled, accessible healthcare to every pet. We’ve created a future-forward veterinary practice by integrating telehealth, mobile clinics,...

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All Pets Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital, progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required....

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Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital, progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required....

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North Reading Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Assistant

Qualifications We're looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred....

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Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - $2946/Week

  • Anders Group
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) Job in Boston, MA A Supportive Team That Truly Cares Start Date: 03/15/2026 Setting: Hospital Shift: 4x10 Days If youre a Travel Cardiovascular...

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Full time) - Shrewsbury, MA

  • Veterinary Emergency Group LLC
  • Shrewsbury, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time....

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Per Diem Veterinary Assistant

  • Small Door Veterinary
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Woburn, MA | $17 - $21/hr | Full-Time Schedule: Variety of schedule options: (3) 12-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift) (4) 9-hour shifts per week (one weekend...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Description Veterinary Assistant Newton, MA Full-Time Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets' primary, specialty, and acute...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Veterinary Assistant - Seaport

  • Bond Vet
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

The Opportunity: Our Veterinary Assistants partner with our Veterinarians and Vet Techs to deliver exceptional care to our pets and pet parents....

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Veterinary Assistant Training Program

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Lawrence, MA (18 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (18 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago

After obtaining a passing score on this exam, you will receive the credential of Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA)....

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Veterinary Assistant (New Practice Opening: Cambridge) - Opening Summer 2026

  • Small Door Veterinary
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

assistant Availability to work weekends (Saturdays) Comfortable with computers and online tools Strong enough to lift 50 lbs A thoughtful and fearless team player A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced...

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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Brookline, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookline, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring...

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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Newton Highlands, MA (18 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newton Highlands, MA (18 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

VCA Rotherwood is looking to hire an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team....

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Acton, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Acton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.9%
High School or GED
25.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Acton, MA
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%