Full-Time Compassionate Veterinary Assistant in Primary Care

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events & team building

Competitive PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental Health Focused Services

401(k) plan with strong match

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you love animals and delivering exceptional care, this is your chance to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians across patient appointments and surgeries.

The role requires strong animal handling, clear communication with clients, and a team-oriented approach. We offer in-house CE, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary setting is required or strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle animals and perform basic animal care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, patience, and dedication to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians in clinical tasks and patient care.
• Rotate between patient appointments and surgical pack/prep duties.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-standard team environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reliability

Patience

Medical terminology

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you love animals and delivering exceptional care, this is your chance to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians across patient appointments and surgeries.

The role requires strong animal handling, clear communication with clients, and a team-oriented approach. We offer in-house CE, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits.