Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant for a full-time 6pm–6am position at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. Compensation ranges from $23 to $30 per hour, based on experience and skill set.

Join a team dedicated to progressive medicine with compassion, providing outstanding client experiences and high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Overnight, full-time availability (6pm–6am) is required.
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sedated procedures.
• Utilize full technician skills in daily tasks.
• Collect patient histories and perform basic physical exams.
• Perform venipuncture and IV placement as needed.
• Assist with radiology while following safety protocols.
• Collaborate with all hospital services as part of the care team.
• Provide compassionate care to clients and patients.

Skills

Sedation monitoring

Technician skills

Patient history

Venipuncture

Radiology

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Emergency care

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant for a full-time 6pm–6am position at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. Compensation ranges from $23 to $30 per hour, based on experience and skill set.

Join a team dedicated to progressive medicine with compassion, providing outstanding client experiences and high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.