Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Home Veterinary Services, L.L.C. in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. Responsibilities include restraining pets, triage, lab sample collection, imaging, nursing care, treatment planning communication with clients, surgical prep and anesthesia support.

Applicants should be capable of handling odors and noises and be prepared for training opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with 1+ year preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player and strong communicator.
• Proficient in restraining and handling animals; lab and imaging exposure a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist with radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; assist in anesthesia management.

Skills

Vet Assistant

Team Player

Strong Communicator

Restrain Pets

Lab Sample Collection

Job description

Company Description

Situated across from Trumbull Town Hall in Connecticut's Fairfield County, Home Veterinary Services, L.L.C. is a full service veterinary clinic offering state-of-the-art resources in the comfort of a 1918 home. Dr. Kathleen Fearon started Home Veterinary Services as a house call practice in 2003, offering services such as routine exams, minor surgeries, dentistries and x-rays out of her mobile veterinary clinic. In 2010, she expanded the services she was able to offer by moving her business to a remodeled craftsman style home in Trumbull.

Learn more about us at Home Veterinary Services!

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$21/hr

We Offer Our Staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.