Veterinary Assistant

Companion Animal Dental Service; Bolton (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Continuing education credits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Companion Animal Dental Service in Bolton, CT seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, focusing on dentistry and high-quality care in a low-volume referral setting.

You will assist with examinations, surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, and patient comfort, while maintaining a clean clinic and accurate records, and educating pet owners. Team growth and compassionate care are core values.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of animal handling in a veterinary practice.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, husbandry and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties; willingness to learn specifics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with pet owners and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Assist technicians with blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, record keeping, instrument maintenance and sterilization.
• Monitor health and behavior of animals in the clinic.
• Prepare and stock examination rooms; maintain cleanliness.
• Administer medications as directed by vets or technicians.
• Restrain animals safely during examinations or treatments.
• Maintain patient records and treatment plans.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment protocols.
• Cross training in reception.

Skills

Animal anatomy

Pet care experience

Vet assistant duties

Fast-paced work

Interpersonal skills

Animal handling

Computer skills

iPad familiarity

Medical math

Job description

Benefits:

• Uniform allowance


• Continuing education credits


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering high-quality care to animals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations and surgical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and ensuring the comfort of our animal patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care, an interest in dentistry and drive for personal growth in a low volume high quality referral setting.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.


• Assisting technicians with blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, medical record keeping, instrument maintenance, understanding of sterilization protocols, surgery setup, cleanup and general clinic maintenance.


• Monitor the health and behavior of animals in the clinic.


• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.


• Administer medications as directed by veterinarians or technicians.


• Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations or treatments.


• Must have at least 1 year of animal handling in a veterinary practice.


• Maintain accurate records of patient information and treatment plans.


• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment protocols.


• Cross training in reception.

Skills

• Knowledge of animal anatomy, husbandry practices and medical terminology.


• Experience in pet care, including dog and cat handling techniques.


• Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties, including , we can teach this as well.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.


• Self-motivated learner with strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with pet owners and team members.


• Proficiency in animal handling techniques to ensure safety for both staff and animals.


• Computer and telephone skills are required.


• Knowledge of Mac computers and use of iPads are a plus.


• Ability to perform basic medical math.

If you are passionate about companion animal dentristry and eager to contribute to a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Veterinary Assistant.