Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care

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

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Connecticut. The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures, while providing compassionate patient care and clear client communication in a busy urgent care setting.

We value experienced Veterinary Assistants with 2+ years in urgent care or emergency settings, a strong understanding of veterinary terminology, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience required.
• Urgent Care or Emergency Veterinary experience is a must.
• Experience safely 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 skills.
• Must be available for rotating weekend coverage.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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 experience

Urgent Care / Emergency experience

Client communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

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

BENEFITS

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 skills
• Experience 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