Veterinary Assistant – Inpatient – 1st shift

Pieper Veterinary; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Uniform allowance

Pet care discount

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Mental health benefits

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Team events

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT seeks an experienced overnight Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role in a fast-paced, supportive setting. You will work with a collaborative team across emergency and primary care services, providing nursing support, animal handling, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience, comfort with restraint and basic medical terminology, and familiarity with EzyVet or SmartFlow is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Comfort with basic nursing care, husbandry, restraint and assisting veterinarians.
• Experience handling animals and performing basic animal care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with clinical tasks.
• Provide basic nursing care and animal husbandry.
• Handle restraint and monitor animals during procedures.
• Support client communication and care instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Description

Description Are you an experienced and compassionate overnight Veterinary Assistant ready to take your career to the next level in a fast paced supportive environment At Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown CT we are proud to be a VECCS Level I facilitycommitted not only to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients but also to fostering the growth well being and success of our team If you are looking to join a collaborative group of dedicated professionals who value mentorship teamwork and continued learning we invite you to explore the opportunities waiting for you here at Pieper Our vision is a simple one to make the community and the animals and people in it happier and healthier

What to Expect

Commitment to Continuing Education We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability You can expect numerous in house CE opportunities and any mentoring available to support and achieve your career goals

Career Advancement We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things you can expect to be promoted

Environment of Belonging With so many specialties at your fingertips its easy to find where you fit We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome

Environment of Collaboration Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care Neurology Internal Medicine Oncology Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians With the support of their technicians assistants and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care

About You

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment that is always evolving and communicates well with others We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is already comfortable with basic nursing care husbandry handling restraint and assisting Veterinary Technicians and other staff members in a clinical setting highly preferred Experience with EzyVet and Smartflow are an additional plus but not required We highly value collaboration from all staff members so please speak up as your input is not only valued but can make a difference Candidates must have minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant

Compensation

1950 2200 hour dependent upon experience

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full time position Sunday Monday Tuesday and Friday 6am 4pm Holidays are required

Whats in it for you

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401k plan with strong employer match
• Up to 75 employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a veterinary setting preferred
• Experience in handling animals and performing basic animal care tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members
• Ability to multi task and remain organized in a fast paced environment
• Compassion and patience when handling animals
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology
• Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians technicians and other staff members
• Willingness to take direction and adapt to new tasks and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Punctuality and reliability with a commitment to maintaining a high standard of care
• Positive attitude professionalism and a compassionate approach to client care
• Willingness to continue learning and stay updated on veterinary practices
• Must be 18 years or older to apply

EEO Statement

Pieper VeterinaryCove 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 ACP1