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:
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:
*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/
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
