Veterinary Assistant – Primary Care – PT

Pieper Veterinary; Marlborough (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Employee pet care discount

Paid time off

Team building events

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Marlborough, CT is hiring a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during examinations and procedures, care for patients, and assist with basic animal handling in a busy, collaborative hospital.

This part-time role offers in-house CE opportunities, a supportive team, and a commitment to high standards of care. Prior animal care experience is preferred, and EzyVet experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience preferred.
• Comfort with animals and client interaction.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures.
• Provide basic animal care such as feeding, watering and exercise.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in treatment and kennel areas.
• Restrain animals for procedures when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners and team members.
• Keep accurate records of treatments and procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

Description

Are you ready to be a part of something exciting and make a difference in the lives of animals? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Pieper Veterinary at our Marlborough CT location. If you have a love for animals and a passion for providing exceptional care, this is your chance to help shape the future of our practice and support our mission to deliver top notch service to every pet and pet parent. Our vision is a simple one to make the community and the animals and people in it happier and healthier.

What to Expect

• Environment of Collaboration: Our hospital locations work closely together with each other as well as the SpecialtyER location in Middletown to provide the best possible care for the pets we see.
• 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 from within.
• 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.

About You

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures, provide basic animal care and feel comfortable with animal handling and restraint, basic surgery preparation and assisting Veterinary Technicians in a clinical setting. Additional responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness throughout the medical facility and supporting the efficient operation of the veterinary practice.

Experience with EzyVet is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures
• Provide basic animal care such as feeding, watering and exercising
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness in the treatment and kennel areas
• Restrain animals for procedures when necessary
• Communicate effectively with pet owners and team members
• Keep accurate records of treatments and procedures
• Attend to the comfort and well being of animals in the facility

Schedule

This is a part time position Thursday 8am 6pm Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 8am 2pm

Compensation

1725 an hour

Whats in it for you

Supportive culture with social events & team buildingCompetitive paid time off & holidaysCareer Growth & Training OpportunitiesComprehensive medical dental and vision insuranceMental Health Focused Services401k plan with a strong employer matchEmployee pet care discountAnnual 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

• Must have prior experience working in a veterinary setting
• 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
• Physical ability to assist with lifting and restraining animals
• Must be 18 years or older to applyACP2