Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and supportive team at a fast-paced animal hospital where your skills as a Veterinary Assistant will shine. This role offers the chance to grow in a collaborative environment, providing compassionate care and exceptional service to pet parents. With a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, this innovative firm prioritizes your career development and well-being. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as opportunities for leadership and growth. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Free mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Generous hospital discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Growth & leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance or technician training is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experiences and exceptional patient care.
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical record management

Education

Veterinary Technology degree

Job description

Join the VCA Baybrook Team!

VCA Baybrook Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a small but very fast-paced hospital. We are looking for someone who can multi-task, enjoys working in a busy environment, is looking to grow with our company, and is able to work as a team player.

Why join the VCA Baybrook Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical record management

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now - We look forward to hearing from you!

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