Technician Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Headspace mental health

Job summary

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT is hiring a full-time Technician Assistant. The role focuses on restraining animals, administering medications, lab work, and general patient care.

The position offers opportunities for growth within a large veterinary network, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Monday–Saturday schedule with compensation of $19–$20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with restraining animals and assisting veterinarians
• Administer medications under supervision
• Assist with collecting and running lab tests
• Maintain clean, sterile kennels and patient areas
• Provide food, water, and basic comfort to hospitalized patients
• Support sedated procedures and post-op cleanup
• Participate in general cleaning and restocking

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for doctors and technicians.
• Administer medications under supervision of the technician.
• Assist with obtaining lab samples and running tests on in-house machines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, patient areas, and equipment.
• Provide food and water to hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Walk hospitalized patients and assist during procedures as needed.
• Perform general cleaning and restocking duties inside/outside the hospital.

Skills

Animal restraint

Medication administration

Lab sample collection

In-house lab testing

Kennel cleaning

Patient care assistance

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

is hiring a full time Technician 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

Potential Schedule

Full time, Wednesday-Saturday 8am-6pm

Compensation

$19.00 - $20.00 / hr based on skill set and experience.

Technician Assistant duties include:

• Restraining animals for doctor and technician
• Administering medications under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with obtaining lab samples
• Running labs on our in-house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines)
• Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients
• Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.)
• General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

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

• 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