Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Full-time Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital. We value individual skill and a compassionate approach while delivering progressive medicine.

You will work 6pm–6am, with compensation $23–$30 per hour based on experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, client service, and high-quality patient care in a busy emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting sedation procedures and emergencies.
• Strong patient history taking and exam skills.
• Proficient venipuncture and IV placement.
• Familiar with radiology safety practices.
• Ability to work across hospital services.
• Committed to compassionate patient care.
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overnight emergency veterinary care.
• Monitor sedated patients.
• Collect histories and physical exams.
• Perform venipuncture and IV placement.
• Support radiology procedures.
• Collaborate with hospital teams.
• Deliver compassionate client care.

Skills

Sedation monitoring

Technician skills

History taking

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Hands-free radiology

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Emergency care

Job description

Join The VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT Team!

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking Full time, Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. We truly are a family and our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force. We are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Job Type

full time, 6pm - 6am

Compensation

$23 - $30 / hour based on experience and skill set

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.

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.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring for sedated procedures
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Emergency/Critical Care experience preferred

Benefits

• Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Disclaimer

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)