Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Amherst, MA

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Veterinary Clinic Assistant

  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Job Overview: PetIQ is on a mission to provide accessible, affordable pet wellness care to communities across the country. As a Veterinary Clinic Assistant, you'll be a key part of our mobile...

Surgery Veterinary Assistant, VESH

  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Retrieve and return animals to/from owners, ensuring animals are clean and IV catheters are removed. Collect and return all belongings to owners....

Exotics Veterinary Assistant

  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Ensure smooth admissions and discharges, including proper identification, IV catheter removal, and returning all belongings to owners....

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • Athol, MA (18 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athol, MA (18 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medical recordkeeping The salary range for this position is $15 - $18.80 / hour based on experience Ready to grow with a collaborative and...

Demographic Data for Amherst, MA

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Amherst, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Amherst, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.7%
High School or GED
25.8%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Amherst, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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