Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient Care, 2nd Shift PT

Pieper-Veterinary-3; Connecticut; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental Health Focused Services

401(k) plan with employer match

Supportive culture with team building

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for inpatient nursing on the 2nd shift (part-time). Join a VECCS Level I Facility that values teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing learning while caring for hospitalized patients.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience, comfort with basic nursing tasks and animal handling, and strong communication with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Experience with basic nursing care and animal husbandry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Technicians and staff in a clinical setting.
• Handle and restrain animals as needed.
• Provide basic nursing care and animal husbandry.
• Support patient care and client communication.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for inpatient nursing on the 2nd shift (part-time). Join a VECCS Level I Facility that values teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing learning while caring for hospitalized patients.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience, comfort with basic nursing tasks and animal handling, and strong communication with clients and staff.