Veterinary Assistant

Fieldstone Veterinary; Fairfield (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to enhance their thriving practice. This role emphasizes a passion for animal care and client education, requiring excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. As a key team member, you'll engage in patient handling, multitasking, and supporting a collaborative environment. The company values your growth and offers tailored development programs, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint is essential.
• Must be a positive team player and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the veterinary team with patient care and daily tasks.
• Cover rotating Saturday shifts and assist in various roles.

Skills

Animal handling

Client education

Compassion

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

Fieldstone Veterinary Care is a full-service small animal hospital looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our thriving practice. Fieldstone Veterinary Care strives to help our team members find a balance between life and work. The Veterinary Assistant needs to be passionate towards our patients, clients, and staff. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. They would be a positive team player looking to support our amazing team and willing to continue their own education. The individual would be confident in rooming the patients, proper animal handling, and performing daily tasks for a veterinary hospital and not opposed to helping in other areas if needed and wants to advance their skills to the next level. If you are a hard worker, able to multi-task, love working with animals and people, and are ready to advance your career skills then Fieldstone Veterinary Care looks forward to hearing from you. With the understanding that veterinary medicine is constantly evolving. While the love of our patients is never-ending.

Requirements:

• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understands the importance of client education
• Compassion for our clients and pets
• Able to multitask
• Willing to cover other positions within the hospital

Positive attitude and supportive team player willing to continue to learn.

Available to cover rotating Saturday shifts.

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00 based on experience.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

About AmeriVet:

At AmeriVet, we make you our priority. So you can focus on your own career. It’s natural to truly love some parts of your job – but merely put up with others. Maybe you thought you had no choice. But we’re here to tell you that you do. We’re AmeriVet. We’re that genuine ‘unicorn’ of corporate partners. With us, it’s not all about taking over and dominating a veterinary practice. It is about collaborating and becoming true partners with veterinarians who own practices. We do this by supporting the business side of your practice.