Veterinary Assistant

Community Options, Inc.; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned veterinary hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional care to animals in a compassionate environment. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting during procedures, and ensuring accurate medical records. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting and possess strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Benefits

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

Complimentary Life Insurance

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account options

Paid time off

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in small animal clinical setting preferred.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds.
• Enthusiastic and patient professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care utilizing a variety of technical skills.
• Support veterinarians during patient visits, procedures, and surgeries.
• Advocate for patients and educate clients on care.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Team player

Attention to detail

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Description

Veterinary Assistant

Full-time or Part-time available!

Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital has been providing top-notch veterinary care to our clients and their pets for over 40 years. We opened the doors to our new 9,000 sq ft facility in 2017 to support our continued growth. In addition to excellent medical and surgical services, we also offer our clients grooming, daycare, and boarding.

We are a tight-knit group and refer to ourselves as the Shore Haven Family - with good reason! At Shore Haven, we combine top-notch, progressive care with a personal touch. Our hospital is ever-evolving and was built to nurture our staff's needs and to expand and grow as our clientele's needs do.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
• Advocate for patients, and educate clients
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a kennel/assistant preferred
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
  
  

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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  Veterinary Services

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