Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced ER Growth

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with strong employer match

Team Building

Mental Health Focused Services

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the ER team at a VECCS Level I Veterinary Hospital. You will work with a collaborative, highly skilled team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting one another's professional growth and success.

If you are looking for an environment where your contributions are valued, your development is encouraged, and you will work alongside dedicated veterinary

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a veterinary setting, ideally in an ER.
• Experience in handling animals and basic animal care tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to lift, restrain, and handle animals safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and support veterinarians and technicians in emergencies.
• Assist with restraining and handling animals as needed.
• Maintain calm, organized workflow in a fast-paced ER.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team.

Skills

ER experience

Animal handling

Communication

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Compassion

Reliability

Positive attitude

Learning mindset

Lifting/restraint

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Animal temperament handling

Vet terminology

Basic animal care

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the ER team at a VECCS Level I Veterinary Hospital. You will work with a collaborative, highly skilled team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting one another's professional growth and success.

If you are looking for an environment where your contributions are valued, your development is encouraged, and you will work alongside dedicated veterinary