Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Training & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Employer-paid life, long- and short-\-

Employer-paid life, long- and short-\-

Disability insurance

Hospital discounts

Education assistance

Tuition support and scholarships

Shelter partnerships

VCA Charities

Job summary

VCA Baybrook Animal Hospital in Milford, CT is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. This full-time role emphasizes multitasking, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care to patients while creating a positive client experience.

Your growth with VCA comes through ongoing education, hands-on training, and collaboration with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong multitasking and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect lab samples and assist in processing.
• Capture diagnostic images and assist in imaging workflows.
• Prepare for and assist during surgeries; monitor anesthesia.
• Maintain dental care support and manage medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical record

Job description

VCA Baybrook Animal Hospital in Milford, CT is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. This full-time role emphasizes multitasking, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care to patients while creating a positive client experience.

Your growth with VCA comes through ongoing education, hands-on training, and collaboration with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in a supportive hospital environment.