Veterinary Assistant

Hospital for Veterinary Surgery - CT; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off up to 120 hours per year

401(k) with company match

MetLife benefits

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Hospital for Veterinary Surgery - CT in Greenwich is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing clinical team. Rotating across support areas, you will care for surgical and hospitalized patients and support doctors and technicians.

Candidates should have 1–2+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience (GP/ER/specialty), familiarity with ezyVet, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. We offer strong PTO, 401(k), and benefit options.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years experience as Veterinary Assistant in GP/ER/specialty
• Experience with practice management software (ezyVet)
• Adaptability with a positive attitude toward clients and coworkers
• Sound judgment with ethical, independent work
• Dedication to excellent service for clients and patients

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to surgical and hospitalized patients
• Assist Doctor and Technicians for seamless client/patient experience
• Handle and restrain patients for exams and sample collection
• Submit patient samples to in-house and external labs
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of exam rooms and treatment area

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Ethical judgment

Client service

Tools

ezyVet

Job description

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is a new, purpose-built surgical center opening in the heart of Greenwich’s West End. Spanning 10,000+ square feet and designed from the ground up, we’re bringing cutting-edge surgical and critical care services to a region that has long needed them. This is our second HVS location, and we're building it with the same focus that made our first a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine.

We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing clinical team. Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in surgery or critical care, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

In this role, you’ll work as a Veterinary Assistant rotating across a range of support areas. You’ll be trained and supported to grow your technical confidence in a fast-paced, well-resourced specialty environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to surgical and hospitalized patients
• Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

What We Require:

• 1-2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in GP, ER, or specialty
• Experience with practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)
• Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers
• Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly
• Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient and respect for coworkers
• Flexibility, curiosity, and the desire to help build something new

What We Offer:

• The salary range for this role is: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.