Veterinary Assistant - ER - 1st Shift

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for the Emergency – 1st Shift to support fast-paced emergency procedures and patient care.

You will assist during emergencies, restock and prepare treatment areas, and communicate with pet parents. A background in veterinary or animal care is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills. This is a full-time, on-site role with a shift differential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary, animal care, or shelter environment preferred.
• Solid communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of animal handling, restraint, and veterinary terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support during emergency procedures.
• Prepare and restock treatment areas with necessary supplies.
• Communicate compassionately with pet parents.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks.
• Collaborate with emergency technicians and doctors.

Skills

Emergency procedures support

Job description

Positions are available across all hospitals in the Pieper Veterinary network. For over 80 years, we’ve cared for Connecticut’s pets and their families with compassion and expertise.

Joining our team means practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine in a supportive environment, with great benefits, collaborative colleagues, and a culture built on treating every pet as if they were our own.

Core Values

The core values below are the beliefs that guide us in our practice every day -- It’s how we come to work.

We Love What We Do

We love what we do and who we do it for. We pay attention to the patient’s journey and we treat the individual. We’re passionate and proud of our work, our patients and our team. We put our hearts into it.

Team Sport

We know the best way to care for our patients and clients is by working together. We respect, trust, support and encourage our co-workers. We have each other’s back. We ask “How can I help?”

Laughter

The work we do is challenging, and we stay strong by lifting each other up. We feel a positive attitude and a little humor has the ability to make all the difference in someone’s day.

We Can Handle It

In fact, we can handle anything. We take action while keeping our cool. We adapt to whatever comes through the door. We’re decisive, confident and we are fearless. We like a good challenge and we do what is necessary.

Good People Work Here

We are united by the desire to be ethical, honest and responsible. We show integrity, compassion and respect and genuinely care about our work and our patients.

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency – 1st Shift – Pieper Veterinary

Middletown, CT | Full-Time

Schedule & Pay

• 4 days a week, 10 hour days
• Please note that holidays are required.
• $19.50-$22.50/hour, based on experience. Plus a shift differential!

Why Pieper Veterinary

We are a VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital!

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on support during emergency procedures
• Prepare and restock treatment areas with necessary supplies
• Communicate compassionately with pet parents
• Perform basic laboratory tasks
• Collaborate with emergency technicians and doctors

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a veterinary, animal care, or shelter environment preferred
• Solid communication skills
• Basic knowledge of animal handling, restraint, and common veterinary terminology
• A calm, organized demeanor—capable of juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Attention to detail
• A passion for continuous learning

Pieper Veterinary/Cove Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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