Since 1977, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and families in Edgartown, MA. We’re a 3-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotics, with a unique mix of general practice year-round and urgent care during the busy summer season.

Located on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard—just steps from downtown and right on the public transit route—we offer a supportive team environment where doctors and techs share overnight on-call shifts and every day brings variety.

If you’re looking to grow your skills, make a difference in the community, and enjoy island life, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is the place for you!

We’re looking for a caring, dependable Veterinary Technician Assistant to support our team and help ensure top-quality care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

About the Role:

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our day-to-day operations. You’ll support our veterinarians and technicians by keeping the hospital clean, organized, and fully stocked—while learning the flow of the clinic and gradually taking on more hands-on responsibilities with patients.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and maintaining all hospital areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment

• Restocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies

• Learning hospital protocols and assisting with patient handling and care

• Safely restraining animals during exams or procedures (with training)

• Providing support to the veterinary team during appointments and treatments

• Interacting with clients and pets in a warm, professional manner

We’re looking for:

• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred 

• Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented mindset

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Able to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic

• Fast learner with attention to detail and a can-do attitude

• Punctual, dependable, and ready to work

• Comfortable receiving and applying constructive feedback

• A self-starter with a desire to continually grow and improve

• Experience with animal handling, lab samples, or medical support is a plus, but not required

Pay Range: $16-$20/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.