Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - 4x10 Schedule

Pieper Veterinary; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health services

401K with 4% match

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary’s Elm City Vet – Primary Care in New Haven, CT, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support doctors, technicians, clients, and patients, helping with exams, procedures, and hospital operations.

The ideal candidate has veterinary experience, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach. This is a full-time position with a 4-day/10-hour schedule and Saturday rotations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary setting.
• Experience handling animals and performing basic animal care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion and patience when handling animals.
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals safely.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to continue learning and stay updated on veterinary practices.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and record TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration).
• Assist technicians with technician appointments.
• Assist technicians during procedures by helping set up, break down, and recording TPRs in SRX as needed (2nd assistant).
• Set up instruments and supplies for appointments based on doctor preference.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Take radiographs (X-rays) under supervision and hospital protocols.
• Veterinary Assistants should always function as the second person in X-ray.
• Physically refill medications as directed by the medical team.
• Feed and walk hospitalized animals.
• Clean cages and maintain kennel areas.
• Perform laundry duties.
• Maintain overall hospital cleanliness and sanitation.
• Clean and prepare exam rooms between appointments.
• Restock hospital and treatment supplies as needed.
• Answer incoming phone calls and appropriately route communications.
• Manage and complete VA communications/tasks in a timely manner.
• Support smooth appointment flow and assist team members as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient restraint

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Pieper Veterinary’s Elm City Vet – Primary Care in New Haven, CT, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support doctors, technicians, clients, and patients, helping with exams, procedures, and hospital operations.

The ideal candidate has veterinary experience, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach. This is a full-time position with a 4-day/10-hour schedule and Saturday rotations.