Veterinary Anesthesia Assistant (Per Diem)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Generous petcare discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Life, long and short term disability

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking a per diem Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. The role involves running anesthesia for general practice cases including spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

We offer a strong education/career development focus, competitive wages, and extensive benefits as part of the VCA network. Weekend rotation is required and there is a commitment to team-based, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Per diem Veterinary Assistant for a 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital.
• Weekend rotation required.
• Experience with anesthesia for routine surgeries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting patient histories and physical exams
• Building lasting relationships with clients and patients
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology and Associate safety
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Client Education
• General Practice experience preferred
• Full Technician Skill Utilization

Skills

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Radiology

Client education

Team collaboration

General practice

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking a per diem Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. The role involves running anesthesia for general practice cases including spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

We offer a strong education/career development focus, competitive wages, and extensive benefits as part of the VCA network. Weekend rotation is required and there is a commitment to team-based, compassionate patient care.