Veterinary Assistant – Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Progressive-Animal-Wellness-1; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support outpatient care and surgical procedures, including anesthesia, dentistry, and radiography. You will maintain detailed medical records, discuss treatment plans with clients, and help manage cases across a fast-paced general practice.

The role is full-time on a 4x10 schedule with rotating Saturdays, no on-call, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• Proficiency in client education and communication.
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint.
• Anesthetic monitoring and recovery.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery.
• Perform dental procedures and radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Support case management and client communication across the hospital.
• Build client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Client education

Low-stress handling

Patient monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Radiology safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support outpatient care and surgical procedures, including anesthesia, dentistry, and radiography. You will maintain detailed medical records, discuss treatment plans with clients, and help manage cases across a fast-paced general practice.

The role is full-time on a 4x10 schedule with rotating Saturdays, no on-call, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance,