Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Falls Village, CT is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Veterinary Assistant. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and strong technical skills. Join a supportive team focused on high-quality care and professional growth while enjoying the beautiful Berkshire Mountains.

Benefits

Supportive, experienced team

Emphasis on personal and professional growth

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

401K starting on day 1 with up to 4% match

CE Benefits with a $500 stipend

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical veterinary setting.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture and IV catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in all duties.
• Prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• Administer medications under the direction of a veterinarian.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Client communication

Tools

Impromed

Heska lab equipment

Scribenote AI charting

Job description

Overview

Job Opening: Full-Time Advanced Veterinary Assistant
Sand Road Animal Hospital - Falls Village, CT
www.sandroadanimals.com

Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant with a passion for patient care and teamwork? Sand Road Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for you!

We're looking for a Full-Time Advanced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team in beautiful Falls Village, CT. With a strong focus on professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality care, we're ready to welcome a new team member who shares our commitment to pets and their people.

Schedule:

• Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Compensation: $20 - $22 per hour

About Us:
Sand Road Animal Hospital is a dog and cat exclusive practice, offering services in soft tissue surgery, oncology, ultrasound, laser therapy, and more. We're a growing team with four veterinarians and a supportive, family-feel culture. We believe in using our Veterinary Assistants to the fullest of their abilities and encourage lifelong learning and skill development.

Skills & Qualifications:
We are seeking an Advanced Veterinary Assistant with:

• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical veterinary setting
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Excellent client communication abilities
• Familiarity with Impromed software, Heska lab equipment, and Scribenote AI charting is a plus

Why Falls Village?
Located in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains, Falls Village offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with abundant opportunities for hiking, skiing, biking, and fishing. It's an ideal spot for nature lovers—and if you're craving the city, NYC and Boston are just a few hours away.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Supportive, experienced team
• Emphasis on personal and professional growth
• Advanced technologies and modern tools
• Positive, transparent communication culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Apply Today!

If you're ready to grow your skills, support pets and their families, and become a vital part of a passionate team—we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits:

PTO

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.