Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Lab

Destination Pet, LLC; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Discounted Pet Insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

Destination Pet, LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for All Friends Animal Hospital in Norwich, CT. The role supports veterinarians, cares for clients and pets, and helps with nursing tasks, record-keeping, and basic lab work. Must be friendly, detail-oriented, and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Competitive benefits include health, 401k, and pet-insurance discounts, with DailyPay access. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of clinic experience, are comfortable handling

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and stand/walk/climb stairs as needed.
• Experience with restraining animals and handling disinfectants/sanitation chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

People oriented

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Destination Pet, LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for All Friends Animal Hospital in Norwich, CT. The role supports veterinarians, cares for clients and pets, and helps with nursing tasks, record-keeping, and basic lab work. Must be friendly, detail-oriented, and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Competitive benefits include health, 401k, and pet-insurance discounts, with DailyPay access. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of clinic experience, are comfortable handling