Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Previous veterinary assistant experience required.
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines is essential.
- Experience with medication administration and patient care is a must.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.
- Must possess a compassionate, team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments.
- Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records.
- Administer and dispense medications as directed.
- Support preventative care services, including vaccines.
- Practice low-stress handling techniques for patient comfort and safety.
Skills
Job description
Who We Are — Simsbury Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. We are a supportive, team-oriented practice that values collaboration, growth, and a positive work environment with a focus on creating healthier lives for our patients and a balanced, rewarding career for our team members.
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday/Friday, minimum of 30 hours
- 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 discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Simsbury Veterinary Hospital is passionate about providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them. We are a supportive, team-oriented practice that values collaboration, growth, and a positive work environment. Our goal is to create healthier lives for our patients while ensuring our team members enjoy a balanced, rewarding career.
- No late nights, Sundays, or holiday shifts
- Supportive, fun, and collaborative team culture
- Strong focus on work-life balance
- Opportunities for learning, growth, and mentorship
- Meaningful work making a difference for pets and families
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments
- Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records
- Administer and dispense medications as directed
- Support preventative care services, including vaccines
- Practice low-stress handling techniques for patient comfort and safety
- Previous veterinary assistant experience required
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
- Experience with medication administration and patient care
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Compassionate, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- 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
- 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 all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Are you the veterinary assistant we’re looking for? If you’re ready to grow your career, work with a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you—apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Simsbury 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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