ER Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,875,456 - 64,471,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT, seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our ER team at a VECCS Level I hospital. You will support veterinarians and technicians, handle emergency patient care, and help with client communication.

This full-time role offers in-house CE opportunities, teamwork, and a positive, inclusive culture. Expect evening and weekend shifts, with a strong emphasis on patient welfare and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a veterinary setting, ideally in an ER scenario.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team members.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Strong multitasking and time management with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in emergency patient care.
• Handle animals and basic animal care tasks.
• Support client communication and documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Veterinary experience (ER)

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT, seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our ER team at a VECCS Level I hospital. You will support veterinarians and technicians, handle emergency patient care, and help with client communication.

This full-time role offers in-house CE opportunities, teamwork, and a positive, inclusive culture. Expect evening and weekend shifts, with a strong emphasis on patient welfare and professional growth.