Veterinary Assistant

Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery, LLC; Bolton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery, LLC is a feline-only practice dedicated to progressive, evidence-based medical care in a comfortable, compassionate setting. Located in East Hartford, CT, the clinic seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians in daily patient care, handling, exams, and treatment preparation.

The role emphasizes calm, low-stress handling for cats, accurate record-keeping, client education, and ensuring an efficient, high-quality

Qualifications

• Strong animal care and pet care skills.
• Ability to support veterinary medicine tasks under supervision.
• Client education and customer service skills.
• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or related setting preferred.
• Comfort working exclusively with cats and commitment to low-stress handling techniques.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with daily patient care.
• Handle and restrain cats safely and compassionately.
• Prepare treatment areas and assist with exams and treatments.
• Feed, clean, and monitor feline patients; maintain clean clinic.
• Support basic laboratory tasks such as sample collection and processing.
• Greet clients, take histories and exam notes; manage appointment flow.
• Update medical records and reinforce client education provided by the team.

Skills

Animal care

Client education

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic lab procedures

Job description

Company Description

Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery, LLC is a feline-only practice dedicated to progressive, evidence-based medical care in a comfortable, compassionate setting. The team focuses on achieving exceptional health outcomes for cats, treating every patient with the same care and respect as a beloved family pet. The practice also prioritizes educating cat owners on feline health, behavior and wellness, helping them make informed decisions for their companions. Located in a quiet, cozy Victorian building near the Connecticut River in central Connecticut, the clinic offers a warm environment for both cats and their people.

Role Description

The Veterinary Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in East Hartford, CT. This team member supports veterinarians and licensed technicians with daily patient care, including safe and compassionate handling and restraint of cats, assisting with exams, and preparing treatment areas. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring feline patients, maintaining a clean and organized clinic, and supporting basic laboratory tasks such as sample collection and processing under supervision. The role also involves greeting clients, taking patient histories and exam notes, helping with appointment flow, updating medical records, and reinforcing client education provided by the clinical team. The Veterinary Assistant contributes to a calm, quiet, low-stress environment for cats and helps ensure an efficient, high-quality experience for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong Animal Care and Pet Care skills, including safe handling, basic husbandry, and monitoring of feline patients.
• Ability to support Veterinary Medicine tasks under supervision, such as assisting with exams, treatments, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Client Education and Customer Service skills to communicate clearly, answer questions, and support cat owners with empathy and professionalism.
• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or related setting is preferred.
• Comfort working exclusively with cats and commitment to low-stress handling techniques.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday, with appropriate accommodations as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow clinical protocols and instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.