Senior Veterinary Assistant - Dentistry

Who We Are:

You can’t always see dental pain in pets. That’s why Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry exists. Centrally located in Chelsea, we’re on a mission to make comprehensive veterinary dentistry more accessible, more transparent, and far less stressful for pets and their people. No hidden fees. No shortcuts. Just thorough dental care and a team that genuinely cares about doing things the right way.

As our clinic continues to grow, we’re adding a Senior Veterinary Assistant to help us keep raising the bar. This is a unique opportunity to grow your clinical skills, learn from a passionate dental team, and be part of a culture where curiosity, teamwork, and a good sense of humor are always welcome. Around here, we like to say we only do smiles and behind those smiles is a team that supports each other, invests in growth, and takes real pride in raising the standard of veterinary dental care.

Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in specialty medicine, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

 

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Veterinary Assistant works in tandem with our doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support dental procedures and day-to-day patient care. You’ll bring experience supporting dentistry, help keep each case running smoothly, and serve as a resource for other assistants.

• Prepare dental treatment areas, organize procedure supplies, and anticipate the needs of our doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments; assemble procedure packs and follow established infection-control protocols
• Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint, and help keep patients comfortable before and after procedures
• Support patient handoffs and promptly communicate observations or concerns to the doctor or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Assist with dental table turnover and keep treatment areas, kennels, and the hospital clean, organized, and sanitary
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory in treatment and dental areas
• Help with patient intake and recordkeeping, and relay veterinarian-provided home-care instructions to clients
• Help train other Veterinary Assistants on patient handling, instrument care, and clinic workflows

 

What We Require:

• 3+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, including hands-on experience supporting veterinary dental procedures
• Familiarity with dental instruments, instrument sterilization, and safe patient handling
• Experience with practice management software (ezyVet is our in-house platform)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly within the Veterinary Assistant role
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient, respect for coworkers, and a willingness to help other assistants learn

 

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Consistent 4-day workweek, no weekends
• No on-call shifts, no major holidays, no weekends
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Scrub Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance

 

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Penn Foster: 

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.