Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Strong Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Annual Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Care Discount

Mental Health Focused Services

Career Growth & Training Opportunities

Team Member Benefits

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street in Middletown, CT is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced team working with veterinarians and technicians to support examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and client communication.

The role emphasizes patient care, safe handling of animals, and contributing to a positive client experience, with four 10-hour shifts, rotating weekends, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable working four 10-hour shifts.
• 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

Urgent care experience

Animal restraint

Client communication

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

URGENT CARE VETERINARY ASSISTANT

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.

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

Health

• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with Strong Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Care Discount
• Mental Health Focused Services
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Team Member Benefits
• And More!

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.

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
• Comfortable working four 10-hour shifts
• 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.