Critical Care Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Team Focus

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Program

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for our Critical Care team. In a VECCS Level I certified hospital, you will support clinicians delivering life-saving care to critically ill patients amid a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

The role emphasizes nursing basics, patient handling, and teamwork with veterinary technicians and doctors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Experience in handling animals and performing basic animal care tasks.
• RECOVER Basic life support (BLS) certification or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors in administering medical treatments and procedures to critically ill animals
• Monitor animals' vital signs and report any changes to the veterinary team
• Provide basic animal care, including feeding, grooming, and assisting with mobility
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the animal care area
• Adhere to all veterinary protocols and procedures to ensure animal safety and well‑being

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Basic nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Veterinary assistant certification preferred

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for our Critical Care team. In a VECCS Level I certified hospital, you will support clinicians delivering life-saving care to critically ill patients amid a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

The role emphasizes nursing basics, patient handling, and teamwork with veterinary technicians and doctors.