Elite Veterinary Assistant - Surgery, Dentistry & Care

Progressive Animal Wellness; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. The role emphasizes hands-on clinical skills, dependable teamwork, and compassionate client interaction in a fast-paced general practice.

You will assist in exam rooms and during procedures, perform anesthesia induction and monitoring, support dental care, maintain medical records, and explain treatment plans to clients clearly.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or assistant work experience
• Proficiency in client education and communication
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Dental prophylaxis and radiography experience
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Client education

Low-stress handling

Patient monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Dental prophylaxis

Venipuncture

Radiology safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. The role emphasizes hands-on clinical skills, dependable teamwork, and compassionate client interaction in a fast-paced general practice.

You will assist in exam rooms and during procedures, perform anesthesia induction and monitoring, support dental care, maintain medical records, and explain treatment plans to clients clearly.