Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Mental Health services

Paid time off

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a VECCS Level I Hospital team.

You will support emergency and primary care veterinarians, assist technicians, and help manage a fast-paced clinic with a strong culture of teamwork and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary ER is preferred.
• Comfortable with handling/restraint, basic surgery prep, and assisting veterinary technicians and staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures.
• Restrain and handle animals safely.
• Prepare treatment areas and assist with surgeries and lab work.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Restraint handling

Surgical prep

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to succeed in a VECCS Level I Hospital not only dedicated to caring for its team but also its patients Want to work with like minded individuals that encourage growth and success in your career If this sounds like you we invite you to check out Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center located in Middletown CT 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 handlingrestraint basic surgery prep and assisting Veterinary Technicians and other staff members in a clinical setting 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 If you are interested in the ECC positions a minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary ER is required

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full time position 4 days a week 10 hour shifts Weekends and holidays are required

Compensation

Starting at 1950 2200 hour dependent on experience

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

We know its not always easy to make a move We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style we can do that too We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with

Requirements

• Phlebotomy
• Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients receiving treating ordering medical supplies and requesting laboratory tests
• Knowledge of the use care and storage of veterinary instruments materials and equipment
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials
• Knowledge of the instruments materials and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide tableside assistance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services This includes client needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client satisfaction
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments