Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Benefits

Winsted Hospital for Animals; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winsted Hospital for Animals is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join a growing team in Connecticut. This full-time position supports veterinarians and technicians, handles patient histories, and helps maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.

The ideal candidate brings animal-handling experience, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced setting while delivering excellent patient and client care.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during wellness, illness, and surgical appointments.
• Obtain patient histories and document medical information accurately.
• Safely restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assist with patient treatments, nursing care, and diagnostic procedures.
• Support laboratory testing and sample collection.
• Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Keep hospital areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Provide compassionate client communication and education.
• Help maintain an efficient daily workflow throughout the hospital.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Patient care

Lifting restraining animals

Job description

Winsted Hospital for Animals is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join a growing team in Connecticut. This full-time position supports veterinarians and technicians, handles patient histories, and helps maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.

The ideal candidate brings animal-handling experience, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced setting while delivering excellent patient and client care.