Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient Nursing

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Mental health-focused services

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for overnight inpatient nursing at our Middletown, CT location. This full-time role supports veterinarians and technicians in a VECCS Level I hospital, with emphasis on compassionate patient care and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of veterinary experience, can take TPRs, assist with nursing tasks, and communicate well with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting
• Efficient in taking TPRs
• Able to handle animals and basic care tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and patient with animals

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in clinical care
• Take and monitor TPRs for patients
• Support inpatient nursing during overnight shifts
• Assist with basic nursing tasks and animal handling
• Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for overnight inpatient nursing at our Middletown, CT location. This full-time role supports veterinarians and technicians in a VECCS Level I hospital, with emphasis on compassionate patient care and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of veterinary experience, can take TPRs, assist with nursing tasks, and communicate well with clients and staff.