Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Pet Care Clinic Support

PetVet Care Centers; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Pet Discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Animal General - CT in Avon, Connecticut is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks including cleaning, feeding, grooming, and surgery prep. The role involves patient handling, clerical work, and maintaining a clean hospital environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a fast-paced GP or specialty/emergency setting and are 18 years or older.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a fast-paced GP or specialty/emergency service.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage, perform exams, treatments and med administration as directed by LVT/DVM.
• Calm anxious patients and assist with restraints.
• Maintain medical records and hospital equipment; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal General - CT in Avon, Connecticut is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks including cleaning, feeding, grooming, and surgery prep. The role involves patient handling, clerical work, and maintaining a clean hospital environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a fast-paced GP or specialty/emergency setting and are 18 years or older.