Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care

Pieper-Veterinary-3; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet care discount

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street is looking for an energetic Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced setting. You will assist with patient care, diagnostics, and client communication while ensuring compassionate, high-quality service for pets and their families.

This role requires at least two years of veterinary assistant experience, urgent care background, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Urgent Care or Emergency veterinary experience is required.
• Experience handling and restraining animals safely and compassionately.
• Experience supporting veterinarians and technicians with treatments and procedures.
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain patients and support patient handling needs.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with patient assessments.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments and procedures.
• Support recovering and hospitalized patients as directed.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection.
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Restock supplies and maintain treatment readiness.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the Urgent Care service.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Urgent Care Experience

Communication

Multitasking

EzyVet

Tools

EzyVet

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Pay: $19.00 - $22.00/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends required once the Urgent Care service expands to 7-day coverage

WHY PIEPER VETERINARY BERLIN STREET

At Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street, we are committed to making the community, and the animals and people in it, healthier and happier. Our team collaborates closely with neighboring hospitals and specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care while fostering an environment centered on teamwork, growth, and professional development.

As an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced urgent care environment. You’ll assist with patient care, treatments, diagnostics, procedures, patient monitoring, recovery, and client communication while helping provide an exceptional experience for both pets and their families.

This position is ideal for experienced Veterinary Assistants who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy urgent care medicine, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

Learn More About Us:
https://pieperveterinary.com/locations/berlin-street/

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain patients and support patient handling needs
• Obtain patient histories and assist with patient assessments
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments and procedures
• Support recovering and hospitalized patients as directed
• Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Restock supplies and maintain treatment readiness
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members
• Help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the Urgent Care service

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience required
• Prior Urgent Care or Emergency Veterinary experience is a must
• Experience safely and compassionately handling and restraining animals
• Experience supporting veterinarians and technicians with treatments and procedures
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsExperience obtaining patient histories and supporting patient assessments
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Must be available for rotating weekend coverage
• Must be 18 years of age or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recovery-trained experience strongly preferred
• Experience monitoring recovering or hospitalized patients
• Familiarity with EzyVet
• Experience with laboratory sample collection and diagnostic procedures
• Fear Free Certification or training
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative veterinary team
• Opportunity to help grow an expanding Urgent Care service
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Positive, team-oriented culture focused on patient care and employee development
• Competitive benefits package and employee pet care discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street/Cove Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.