Veterinary Assistant

Animal Wellness Veterinary Center, LLC; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Generous CE Opportunities

Pet Discount

Job summary

Animal Wellness Veterinary Center, LLC in Norwalk, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time team. The role emphasizes animal handling, client communication, and accurate record keeping, with support for nurses, technicians, and veterinarians.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of hands-on experience; a current Veterinary Assistant Certificate is favored though not required. We offer a supportive culture, mentorship, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Assistant Certificate in good standing is favored, though not required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Experience with animal handling, client communication, and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during procedures.
• Handle and prepare laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces).
• Communicate with clients and maintain meticulous records.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Science background

Job description

F/T Veterinary Assistant, experienced only, certification favored.

Veterinary Assistant

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant in search of a position in a highly supportive environment with a positive culture? Do you love what you do? Would you love to grow with an organization that provides guidance, mentorship, and accountability at every level? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want you to apply for this opening!

Come grow with us. We are in search of an enthusiastic and energetic Veterinary Assistant to help fill out the team. If you have the following qualifications apply today:

Qualifications

• A current Veterinary Assistant Certificate in good standing is favored, though not required.
• Educational background in Veterinary Medicine or science is preferred.
• At least 1‑year of hands‑on experience previously working as a Veterinary Assistant.
• The ability to perform a multitude of veterinary assistant tasks including animal handling, client communication, record keeping, handling and preparing laboratory samples including blood, urine, and feces, administering medications, assisting technicians, veterinarians, and other staff.
• A learning mindset, interest in always growing.
• Attention to detail, ability to focus on task at hand, and a high degree of organization.
• A positive, friendly demeanor is a MUST!
• Honesty and reliability are required for this position.

Hours & Availability

This is a full time opening! Your availability should align with our hours of operation as follows:

• Monday - Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
• +/- Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30pm rotating
• We are only open 1-2 Saturdays per month!

Compensation & Benefits

Our amazing team members can expect competitive pay! The starting range for this position is $20-$23 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience.

Available benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Generous CE Opportunities
• Pet Discount

About Us

At Animal Wellness Veterinary Center, we pride ourselves on being a full-service small animal hospital with a holistic approach to veterinary care. Our practice serves a discerning and dedicated clientele from Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Easton, Westport, Fairfield, Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Ridgefield, and beyond.

Passionate about the power of nature and its remarkable healing abilities, we focus on integrative therapies that support, rather than disrupt, the body’s natural processes. By combining traditional veterinary medicine with treatments like nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, and homeopathy, our mission is to help every pet achieve optimal health and live their best life.

If you share our commitment to compassionate, holistic veterinary care and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to have you join our team!