Compassionate Vet Assistant: Growth, Training & Hands-On Care

Alliance Animal Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & matching

Paid vacation and sick time

CE allowance

Job summary

Ardsley Veterinary Associates seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our progressive practice. You will restrain pets, triage patients, assist with imaging and diagnostics, and communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

We value teamwork and a calm, compassionate approach, with opportunities for hands-on and virtual training to advance your clinical skills. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant preferred (1+ year).
• Compassionate, calm demeanor; team player and strong communicator.
• Ability to restrain pets properly and work under pressure.
• Proficient in obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests and radiographs.
• Self-starter committed to ongoing learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Assist in exams and surgical preparation as needed.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Compassionate communicator

Team player

Multi-tasker

Pet restraint proficiency

Medical histories

Radiographs

Lab tests processing

Self-motivated learner

Tools

Radiographs

Laboratory tests

Job description

Ardsley Veterinary Associates seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our progressive practice. You will restrain pets, triage patients, assist with imaging and diagnostics, and communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

We value teamwork and a calm, compassionate approach, with opportunities for hands-on and virtual training to advance your clinical skills. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive hourly pay.