ER Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Team Growth

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Focused Services

401(k) with strong employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Team Building

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our ER team. You will deliver compassionate patient care, support veterinarians and technicians, and thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Ideal candidates bring veterinary experience, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude to help deliver exceptional care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary setting, ideally in an ER.
• Experience handling animals and basic animal care tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and support veterinarians and technicians.
• Assist during emergencies and routine procedures.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Veterinary experience

ER experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Patient care

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our ER team. You will deliver compassionate patient care, support veterinarians and technicians, and thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Ideal candidates bring veterinary experience, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude to help deliver exceptional care for patients and families.