Veterinary Assistant General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous petcare discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT in West Hartford, CT is seeking both full-time and part-time General Practice Veterinary Assistants for our 24/7 general, emergency, and specialty hospital. You will assist in anesthesia for spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentals, and support a collaborative team across services to deliver exceptional patient care.

We offer opportunities for career development, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Collect patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Build relationships with clients and patients.
• Perform venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Hands-free radiology with emphasis on safety.
• Dental procedures.
• Pharmacy responsibilities.
• Laboratory work.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Collaborate with team across hospital services.
• Provide compassionate care for all patients.
• Educate clients.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient histories and physical exams.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and patients.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Hands-free radiology with safety focus.
• Dentistry and dental procedures.
• Pharmacy-related duties.
• Laboratory work and sample processing.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Collaborate with team across all hospital services.
• Provide compassionate patient care and education to clients.

Skills

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Radiology

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Client education

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT

We are seeking a Full Time and Part Time General Practice Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24‑7 general, emergency, and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT.

This role will run anesthesia for our general practice cases including spays and neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

Why Join the VCA Family

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Responsibilities and Skills

• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Building lasting relationships with our clients and patients
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands‑free radiology (associate safety a top priority)
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Client education
• General practice experience preferred
• Full Technician skill utilization

Job Type and Pay

Full Time; weekend rotation required. Pay Range: $19 - $23 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Ready to Grow?

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now—we look forward to hearing from you!

Position Information

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.