Veterinary Assistant: Anesthesia & Patient Care Pro

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Petcare discounts

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition support and sponsorships

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT in West Hartford, CT seeks a Veterinary Assistant for Full Time and Part Time roles. You will run anesthesia for general practice cases, including spays, neuters, dentals, and mass removals, in a 24-7 hospital.

The position emphasizes client education, compassionate care, and collaboration with a wide team. Competitive wages and extensive benefits accompany a role focused on patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• General Practice experience preferred.
• Full Technician Skill Utilization for multiple hospital services.
• Duties include patient histories, exams, and client communication.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia for general practice cases such as spays/neuters, dentals, and mass removals.
• Maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Build lasting relationships with clients while delivering exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with team members across hospital services to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Collecting histories & exams

Client relationships

Venipuncture / IVC placement

Hands Free Radiology

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Compassionate patient care

Client education

General Practice experience

Technical skills utilization

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT in West Hartford, CT seeks a Veterinary Assistant for Full Time and Part Time roles. You will run anesthesia for general practice cases, including spays, neuters, dentals, and mass removals, in a 24-7 hospital.

The position emphasizes client education, compassionate care, and collaboration with a wide team. Competitive wages and extensive benefits accompany a role focused on patient wellbeing.