Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; New Canaan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Job summary

New Canaan Veterinary Hospital in New Canaan, CT, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our compassionate team. You will help maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and assist with patient care, exams, and treatments.

Responsibilities include restraining pets, assisting with diagnostic imaging, administering medications as prescribed, and supporting daily operations. We offer training and development to grow within the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player with multi-tasking and strong communication skills.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Willingness to grow knowledge and skills through training.
• Maintain clean, sanitized exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Support hospital operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment while supporting patient care and daily operations.
• Assist with restraining pets for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and accurately administer medications per prescribed plans.
• Support overall hospital operations and workflow as needed.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Team player

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Sanitation

Job description

Company Description

For Over 60 years, New Canaan Veterinary Hospital has been a family-owned facility serving New Canaan, Wilton, Norwalk, Stamford, and Pound Ridge. We offer a full range of services from routine examinations, preventative care for companion pets, routine & advanced dentistry for dogs and cats, dental digital x-ray, full lab on premises, digital ultrasound, and digital X-rays. Our staff is compassionate, caring, and loyal. We pride ourselves in the care that we provide here at New Canaan Veterinary Hospital.

The town of New Canaan has a small-town vibe with a big personality. This beautiful community borders New York State and is a short commute to manhattan. New Canaan has many outdoor activities for all age groups to enjoy from parks to rivers and so much more. New Canaan will keep just about anyone busy!

To learn more about us, click New Canaan Veterinary Hospital!

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment while supporting patient care and daily operations. Duties include cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to ensure a hygienic and organized workspace. The position also involves safely and effectively restraining pets for examinations, treatments, and procedures, assisting with diagnostic imaging, and accurately administering medications in accordance with prescribed treatment plans. Team members are expected to support overall hospital operations and workflow as needed, contributing to a collaborative and high-quality standard of care.

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.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic hospital environment.
• Support overall hospital operations and workflow as needed

Additional Information

Pay Range:

$20-$23/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/.