Veterinary Assistant

Spot On Vet; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Accrued paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Spot On Vet in Westport, CT seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care in a hands-on, on-site hospital environment.

The role emphasizes animal handling, sanitation, and preparation for procedures, with hospital experience preferred but not required. Strong judgment, reliability, and willingness to learn are valued traits for this team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience caring for animals in a professional setting such as veterinary medicine, boarding, daycare, grooming, animal shelters, or related fields.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately with understanding of animal behavior and welfare.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a clean, safe environment.
• Dependability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn veterinary hospital procedures and follow directions from veterinary professionals.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to meet physical demands of animal care (standing, walking, cleaning, assisting with handling).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including feeding, fresh water, walking, and monitoring patients' general condition.
• Assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with patient care and procedures as directed.
• Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations and procedures according to protocols.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, kennels, equipment, and hospital spaces.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies, including cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Observe patients and report changes in behavior, appetite, or condition to the medical team.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, sanitation, infection control, and animal handling.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support efficient hospital operations and a positive patient experience.

Skills

Animal care

Safe animal handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Spot On Vet | Westport, CT

Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Westport, CT
Work Setting: On-site

About Spot On Vet

Spot On Vet is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Westport, Connecticut, dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care to our patients and building strong relationships with their families. Our close-knit team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality veterinary care in a professional, team-oriented environment.

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate individual with professional animal-care experience who is ready to bring their skills to a veterinary hospital. If you have experience working with animals and want to contribute to their health and well-being as part of a veterinary medical team, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

Veterinary Assistants play an important role in supporting veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians in the daily care of our patients. This hands-on position combines patient care, safe animal handling, hospital sanitation, and preparation for medical procedures.

Veterinary hospital experience is preferred but not required. We welcome candidates with relevant animal-care experience who demonstrate sound judgment, reliability, compassion, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including feeding, providing fresh water, walking, and monitoring patients' general condition.

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with patient care and procedures as directed.

• Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations and procedures, following established protocols.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, kennels, equipment, and other hospital spaces.

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies, including cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments according to established procedures.

• Observe patients and promptly communicate changes in behavior, appetite, or condition to the medical team.

• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, sanitation, infection control, and animal handling.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support efficient hospital operations and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience caring for animals in a professional setting, such as veterinary medicine, boarding, daycare, grooming, animal shelters, or a related field.

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, with an understanding of animal behavior and welfare.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.

• Dependability, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn veterinary hospital procedures and follow direction from veterinary medical professionals.

• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of animal care, including standing, walking, cleaning, and assisting with animal handling, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Accrued paid vacation, with accrual rates based on length of service.

• Paid sick leave in accordance with Connecticut law and company policy.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position at our Westport, CT hospital.

• Work includes direct animal care, cleaning, and assisting the veterinary medical team.

• Scheduling expectations will be discussed during the interview process.