Compassionate Veterinary Assistant & Patient Care

AAVMP; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education

Mental Health Resources

Paid bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Aspetuck Animal Hospital in New Preston, CT, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Rarebreed partner team. You will work with a skilled, AAHA-accredited medical team using state-of-the-art tools to deliver high-quality care to our patients and their families.

Responsibilities include patient care, medical record keeping, exam room preparation, assisting in exams and procedures, and communicating estimates and home care instructions to clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of prior experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred.
• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspetuck Animal Hospital in New Preston, CT, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Rarebreed partner team. You will work with a skilled, AAHA-accredited medical team using state-of-the-art tools to deliver high-quality care to our patients and their families.

Responsibilities include patient care, medical record keeping, exam room preparation, assisting in exams and procedures, and communicating estimates and home care instructions to clients.