Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Progressive-Animal-Wellness-1; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support outpatient care and surgical procedures, including anesthesia, dentistry, and radiography. You will maintain detailed medical records, discuss treatment plans with clients, and help manage cases across a fast-paced general practice.

The role is full-time on a 4x10 schedule with rotating Saturdays, no on-call, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• Proficiency in client education and communication.
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint.
• Anesthetic monitoring and recovery.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery.
• Perform dental procedures and radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Support case management and client communication across the hospital.
• Build client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Client education

Low-stress handling

Patient monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Radiology safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Progressive Animal Wellness is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, reliable team player who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — primarily supporting the exam room with some surgical time built into the schedule. We value experienced assistants for the hands‑on clinical skills, dependability, and genuine care they bring across all areas of the hospital.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

This role is ideal for assistants who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedural support, and want to fully utilize their clinical skillset and client communication abilities in a collaborative, fast‑paced general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full‑time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule, currently Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with one to two rotating Saturdays per month (8:00 AM–1:00 PM). No on‑call requirements.

Full‑time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part‑time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of veterinary technician or assistant work experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Client education and communication
  • Safe, low‑stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

Why choose Progressive Animal Wellness?

Progressive Animal Wellness — PAW — is a 4‑doctor small animal practice in Avon, offering advanced dentistry (including restorative and surgical procedures), ultrasound and echocardiography services, soft tissue surgery, comprehensive diagnostics, and full preventive and wellness care, all within a modern, expanded facility. CVTs at PAW work at the absolute top of their license — responsible for anesthesia induction through recovery, dental scaling and radiography, and active participation in diagnostic imaging, with a growing tech‑led ultrasound program in development.

At PAW, you’ll practice the kind of medicine you want to practice — progressive, thorough, and genuinely gold standard. Longer 40‑minute appointment slots allow you to slow down, think, and treat every patient with the level of care you’re proud of. Leadership is transparent, invested in your growth, and has a long track record of promoting from within. Many long‑tenured team members have advanced into new roles — and that pathway is real here.

Located in scenic Avon, CT in the Farmington Valley — with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community — PAW offers the perfect blend of meaningful work and quality of life. No on‑call, no overnights, no Sundays, and protected breaks. If you’re looking for a supportive hospital where the medicine, the mentorship, and the balance all matter, PAW is worth a conversation.

This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$19 - $21 USD

Progressive Animal Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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