Veterinary Assistant

Petcare-Veterinary-Services; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Mental health resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Petcare Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team in West Hartford, CT. We value compassionate, patient-focused care and a collaborative, supportive work environment.

As a small practice, you will work alongside veterinarians and technicians, helping with medical records, client education, lab work, and front desk support. A background in veterinary settings and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary experience or education.
• Team-oriented and compassionate for pets and people.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a busy clinic.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients in person and by phone.
• Prepare patient files and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on basic animal care and discharge instructions.
• Assist veterinarians during appointments and surgeries.
• Perform labwork, radiographs, and phlebotomy as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Lift 50 pounds

Compassion for pets & people

Education

3+ years veterinary experience/education

Job description

Petcare Veterinary Services is looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team! If you enjoy building lasting relationships with clients and patients while working in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

As a small practice, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where every team member is valued and every patient receives personalized care. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians, continue growing your skills through ongoing training and development, and make a meaningful impact every day. We believe in teamwork, open communication, and celebrating the people who make our practice a great place to work.

We are a full-service veterinary medical facility located in West Hartford, CT. At Petcare Veterinary Services, our mission is to provide exceptional medical and surgical care for our highly valued patients while supporting the people who care for them. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative healthcare, and client education. Our boutique-style practice offers a collaborative, team-focused environment where every team member plays an important role in making a difference for our patients, clients, and each other. https://petcarewh.com/

VeterinaryAssistant

Petcare Veterinary ServicesinWest Hartford,CT

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide excellent customer service to clients both in person and over the phone using a multi-line system, including greeting clients warmly, answering questions, and relaying messages accurately and promptly
• Prepare patient files, admit patients, maintain accurate medical records, and update client financial information
• Educate clients on basic animal care, treatments, laboratory tests, medication administration, and discharge instructions
• Prepare invoices, process payments, and support front desk operations as needed in a cross-trained, team-oriented environment
• Assist veterinarians during appointments by gathering histories, restraining patients, and supporting exams in rooms
• Provide surgical support including patient preparation, monitoring assistance, instrument handling, and recovery care
• Execute treatment orders and administer medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic tasks including collecting samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology), running in-house lab work, taking radiographs, and maintaining lab equipment
• Perform phlebotomy and fill prescribed medications accurately
• Provide daily patient care including walking, feeding, cleaning cages, and monitoring hospitalized pets
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital through housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, mopping, and waste removal
• Help create a safe, compassionate, and efficient environment for patients, clients, and team members

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, enjoys teamwork, and thrives in a small-practice setting where your contributions truly make a difference.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) witha totalcompany matchup to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care:Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics:Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition:Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance:Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

3plus years veterinary experience or education

Team-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people

Rarebreed Veterinary Partnersis a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the bestculture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of supportthat’shard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry.We’rehyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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