Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Personal pet discounts

Job summary

North Haven Animal Hospital in New Haven County, CT, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a full-service facility providing wellness, medical, and care. The role involves restraining pets, triage, sample collection, lab analysis, imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and communicating treatment plans with clients.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of veterinary experience, be available Saturdays until noon, and be a team player with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required.
• Saturdays until 12pm required.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team player

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

North Haven Animal Hospital located in New Haven County, CT, has earned a stellar reputation for providing state-of-the-art veterinary care through an experienced and compassionate staff. Founded by Dr. James T. Wells and Dr. Lewis Jolly after they graduated from Purdue University’s veterinary school in1979.

North Haven Animal Hospital is a full-service facility dedicated to wellness, medical, and care.Here we combine the latest technological advancements with high-quality, personalized care. We prioritize ensuring that pet owners are fully informed and involved in their pet's healthcare decisions, fostering a supportive environment where pets receive the best possible treatment. Our goal is to offer the best of both modern veterinary medicine and old-fashioned, personalized compassionate service, ensuring that each pet is treated like family!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
• Closed on Sunday

Click the link for more information: North Haven Animal Hospital

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• A minimum of 1-year veterinary experienceas aVeterinary Assistant-required
• Saturdays until 12pm- required
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay Range: $19-$22/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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