Overnight Veterinary Hospital Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick time

Headspace

Job summary

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT is seeking a part-time Overnight Hospital Assistant to join our team. Ideal candidates are positive, energetic, eager to learn, and work well on a team.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, restocking, and assisting veterinary staff with non-medical tasks, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff. Compensation ranges $18.00–$19.00 per hour, with schedule Thurs–Sat 9pm–5am.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying supplies.
• Ability to work around animals in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain established sanitation protocols.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the veterinary hospital, including exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors daily and as needed.
• Empty trash and biohazard waste containers and replace liners according to hospital protocols.
• Clean and sanitize cages, kennels, animal holding areas, and equipment.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, counters, tables, and waiting room furniture.
• Restock cleaning supplies, paper products, and other facility necessities.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, ensuring they remain sanitary and well-stocked.
• Launder and properly store hospital linens, towels, blankets, and bedding.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized inventory storage area.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical waste in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Clean windows, glass surfaces, and entryways to maintain a professional appearance.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to management.
• Assist veterinary staff with non-medical support tasks as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff.

Skills

Physical tasks

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a part time Overnight hospital Assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team.

About Us

VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/shoreline

Schedule : part time, Thurs - Sat 9pm-5am.

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 / hr based on skill set, and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the veterinary hospital, including exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors daily and as needed.
• Empty trash and biohazard waste containers and replace liners according to hospital protocols.
• Clean and sanitize cages, kennels, animal holding areas, and equipment.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, counters, tables, and waiting room furniture.
• Restock cleaning supplies, paper products, and other facility necessities.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, ensuring they remain sanitary and well-stocked.
• Launder and properly store hospital linens, towels, blankets, and bedding.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized inventory storage area.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical waste in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Clean windows, glass surfaces, and entryways to maintain a professional appearance.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to management.
• Assist veterinary staff with non-medical support tasks as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying supplies throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around animals in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain established sanitation protocols.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment.

The Benefits Continue To Grow for full time assocaites

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.