Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Windsor (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Windsor clinic team. You will provide patient care, assist with examinations, and help maintain clean, organized treatment areas using the latest technology.

We value teaching, ongoing training, and a supportive culture that helps staff grow. This role offers evenings and a chance to contribute to excellent animal care while building your skills alongside a friendly, professional team.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people.
• Ability to multi-task and lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work evenings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Perform restraint for blood draws, X-rays and physical exams.
• Perform restraint on both feline and canine patients.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

Skills

Compassion for pets

Team player

Multi-tasking

Lifting 50 lbs

Evening availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDEXX ProCyte

Catalyst DX

Sedivue

Job description

South Windsor Veterinary Clinicis looking to addacompassionate and skilledVeterinaryAssistant to ourteam.At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Ourfun-loving, family-likeenvironment meansyou’llprobably becomebest friends with your coworkers through fun team building activities,lunchesand collaborating. As part of our team,you’llwork with the latest technology, gain access tostate-of-the-arttraining facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practicelocatedin Manchester, CT. The practice itself has been wellestablishedfor over 20 years in the community, and we pride ourselves on a small town-homey feel that is extremely family oriented not only for our clients but our staff as well. Our typical day consists of seeing a mix of both sick and wellness appointments, as well as surgery days fordentalsand routine surgeries. Here at SWVC, we believe autonomy over your specific position leads to better job satisfaction and more pets helped in thecommunitywhich is why we strive to foster a work environment that caters toeach individual'spassions and interests. As a hospital, we value work-life balance and offer 4-day work weeks with no weekend hours.

VeterinaryAssistant

South Windsor Veterinary Clinicin Manchester, CT

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Perform restraint for blood draws, X-rays and physical exams
• Perform restraint on both feline and canine patients
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

At our clinic, we truly love teaching, training, and helping our staff grow. If you’re looking for a clinic where you can learn, build your skills, gain confidence, and continue growing professionally, that’s exactly what we strive to provide. Our goal is not just to have you work with us—it’s to help you become the best version of yourself in your career.

Our Tools And Technology

IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst DX, and Sedivue

• Ultrasound (including a traveling ultrasonographer for echocardiograms and abdominal ultrasounds)
• Digital radiography and dental radiography

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up 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

• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Mustbe willing to work evenings
• Highschool diploma or equivalent

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is 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 workexperiencesfor our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and backgroundcheck.

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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