Emergency Vet Assistant - 1st Shift, Fast-Paced ER

Brief Media, Inc.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center in Windsor, CT is seeking an Emergency Vet Assistant (1st Shift) to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, maintain equipment, assist during exams, and help provide compassionate care to every patient.

We offer a collaborative culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow advanced ER/ICU skills. If you value teamwork, resilience, and pet care excellence, apply today.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience (ER preferred but not required).
• Strong phlebotomy, catheter placement, and nursing skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced, emotionally charged situations.
• Kindness, teamwork, and a steady, supportive presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, perform exams, administer medications per LVT guidance.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and keep accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital, kennels and facilities.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Nursing skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center in Windsor, CT is seeking an Emergency Vet Assistant (1st Shift) to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, maintain equipment, assist during exams, and help provide compassionate care to every patient.

We offer a collaborative culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow advanced ER/ICU skills. If you value teamwork, resilience, and pet care excellence, apply today.