Veterinary Assistant

Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel in Westport, CT is seeking motivated Veterinary Assistants to join our growing team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, learn on the job, and contribute to a compassionate, patient-first environment.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, eager to learn, and ready to become part of a close-knit, skilled team dedicated to high-quality animal care.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have a passion for client relationships.
• Commitment to individualized medicine and teamwork with a highly specialized staff.
• No veterinary experience required – on-the-job learning available.

Responsibilities

• Attend to daily patient needs: feed, provide water, and walk patients.
• Clean and disinfect all areas to maintain a safe hospital environment.
• Maintain equipment, sterilize instruments, and prepare supplies for procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient examinations and treatments.

Job description

Currently working in the animal care field and trying to break into the veterinary industry? We may be the perfect fit for you! Our experienced Hospital team is looking to build our next generation of passionate Veterinary Assistants, and Spot On Vet is looking for skilled candidates in the pet care industry. We are accepting applicants to join our growing Veterinary team without Veterinary experience! This is an excellent opportunity to grow and learn on the job with an accomplished and knowledgeable team of technicians and doctors.

Spot On Vet currently resides in a state-of-the-art building in Westport, CT. We are looking for a select group of people to join us in our next phase of growth.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess a passion for client relationships, have a commitment to individualized medicine, with the understanding that we function as a highly specialized, close-knit team. We are looking for a select group of people to join us in our next phase of growth.

There are few jobs more rewarding than that of veterinary assistant. Veterinary assistants assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with every aspect of patient care. The compassionate presence of these professionals plays a vital role in the daily activities of our hospital. Examples of some of the responsibilities of veterinary assistants include attending to the daily needs of the patients under their care, such as feeding, providing water, and walking them. Veterinary assistants also clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital to help ensure the cleanest and safest environment for our patients, our clients, and our team. Maintaining equipment, sterilizing surgical instruments, and setting up equipment and supplies to enable veterinarians to perform procedures are important responsibilities. Assistants will also learn compassionate techniques for safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures.

Benefit Conditions

• Waiting period may apply

Hours per week

• 20–29
• 30–39

Typical start time: 8AM

Typical end time: 6PM

Work Remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time