Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Six paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

A Cat's Place Veterinary Hospital in Norwalk is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to support feline patients and their families in a collaborative hospital where medicine and teamwork come first.

Experience preferred; strong feline handling and excellent communication are valued. We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary assistant preferred.
• Feline handling experience and willingness to learn considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to safely lift and restrain cats.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to ask questions and continue learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during wellness and illness appointments.
• Safely handle and restrain feline patients during examinations and procedures.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and document medical information.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Communicate professionally with clients and reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow.
• Support a compassionate, team‑oriented patient care environment.

Skills

Cat handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Patient care

Questioning attitude

Job description

Who We Are

A Cat's Place Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday Schedule to be discussed during the interview process. Rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Veterinary Career Where You Can Grow Your Skills While Making a Meaningful Difference Every Day? A Cat's Place Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. If you love cats, enjoy hands‑on patient care, and want to be part of a collaborative hospital where teamwork and exceptional medicine come first, you may have found your place.

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or have strong feline handling experience and are eager to continue learning, you'll find a supportive team that's committed to helping you develop your skills and succeed.

At A Cat's Place, our Veterinary Assistants are an important part of the patient‑care team. You'll work closely with our veterinarians and technicians while helping create a positive experience for our feline patients and the people who love them.

Why our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Join a growing hospital dedicated to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Spend your days working with feline patients and the people who love them
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their cats
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and team‑oriented workplace culture
• Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional development
• Develop your veterinary knowledge and hands‑on patient‑care skills
• Work with teammates who value communication, compassion, and collaboration
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day
• Join a workplace where questions are welcomed and continued learning is encouraged

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Assistant at A Cat's Place, you'll play an essential role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping keep our patients comfortable and our hospital running smoothly.

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during wellness and illness appointments
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain feline patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Obtain thorough patient histories and accurately document medical information
• Assist with patient care and treatments as directed by the medical team
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain hospital and treatment areas
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Support client education and reinforce veterinarian recommendations
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow
• Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines a genuine love of cats with compassion, dependability, curiosity, and a team‑first attitude.

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Feline handling experience and a strong desire to learn will also be considered
• Confidence safely and compassionately handling feline patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced veterinary environment
• Dependability, professionalism, and strong attention to detail
• A positive and collaborative attitude
• Willingness to ask questions and continue learning
• Ability to communicate compassionately with clients and teammates
• Ability to safely lift and restrain cats
• A genuine passion for patient care, client service, and veterinary medicine

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At A Cat's Place Veterinary Hospital, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an environment where learning is encouraged, teamwork is celebrated, and every team member has opportunities to grow.

You'll work alongside people who are passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to helping one another provide exceptional care. Whether you're strengthening an existing skill, learning something new, helping a teammate through a busy day, and comforting a nervous feline patient, your contributions matter.

And because cats have a special talent for keeping veterinary medicine interesting, chances are no two days will look exactly the same.

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can't Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at A Cat's Place Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.