Internal Medicine Vet Assistant: Learn Specialty Care

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive paid time off & holidays

Career Growth & Training Opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Mental Health Focused Services

401(k) plan with strong employer match

Up to 75% employee pet care discount

Annual uniform allowance

Zusammenfassung

COVE Animal Health in Middletown, CT is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. You will learn specialty medicine alongside Internal Medicine specialists, assist with patient care, and communicate with clients to keep them informed.

The role emphasizes initiative, organization, and a proactive mindset to support a busy clinical environment. The position offers full-time hours across 4 days a week with 10-hour shifts, some weekends/holidays, and

Qualifikationen

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required.
• Comfortable handling and restraining dogs and cats.
• Strong patient care skills and attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and anticipates tasks that need to be completed.
• Comfortable speaking with pet owners in person and by phone.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to learn veterinary terminology, medication names, and common Internal Medicine workflows.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and accurately communicate information to doctors, technicians, coworkers, and clients.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment.
• Knowledge of basic procedures for receiving and assisting with veterinary patients and requesting laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of common veterinary equipment and materials.
• Understanding of basic cleaning, disinfection, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also accepting direction and feedback from the medical team.
• Strong client service skills and a compassionate approach to patients and their families.

Aufgaben

• Learn specialty medicine alongside Internal Medicine staff.
• Keep department organized and moving throughout the day.
• Provide updates to owners and assist with patient care.
• Support technicians and doctors as needed.
• Participate in in-house continuing education and mentorship.
• Promote collaboration with other departments across the hospital.
• Pursue growth and advancement within the team.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Client service

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Jobbeschreibung

COVE Animal Health in Middletown, CT is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. You will learn specialty medicine alongside Internal Medicine specialists, assist with patient care, and communicate with clients to keep them informed.

The role emphasizes initiative, organization, and a proactive mindset to support a busy clinical environment. The position offers full-time hours across 4 days a week with 10-hour shifts, some weekends/holidays, and