Veterinary Technician Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CE allowance

Professional development support

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven in New Haven, CT is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our busy, downtown practice. You will support veterinarians, technicians, and patients throughout the day, with a focus on animal handling, room readiness, and hospital operations.

You’ll help prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and ensure patient comfort while maintaining cleanliness and an organized environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or similar animal care setting preferred.
• Experience handling and safely restraining dogs and cats is a plus.
• Genuine compassion for animals and a commitment to their health, safety, and well-being.
• Willingness to assist with cleaning, sanitizing, stocking, and maintaining the hospital environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a busy veterinary practice.
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and established protocols.
• Eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and grow within veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during appointments, examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats for examinations and medical care.
• Help prepare patients, supplies, and equipment for veterinary procedures.
• Assist with basic patient care and monitoring under the direction of the veterinary medical team.
• Support patient movement between exam rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
• Help keep patients comfortable, clean, and cared for throughout their visits.
• Clean, sanitize, and reset examination rooms between appointments.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas, kennels, and shared hospital spaces.
• Clean and disinfect medical instruments, equipment, and surfaces according to hospital protocols.
• Assist with laundry, waste disposal, restocking supplies, and general facility upkeep.
• Prepare exam rooms with the necessary supplies and equipment for upcoming appointments.
• Help maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Restock medical supplies, exam rooms, and treatment areas as needed.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with gathering supplies and preparing for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient patient flow.
• Follow established animal handling, safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Provide additional hands-on assistance with daily hospital operations as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Dog/Cat handling

Team player

Communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Job description

Description

Join Our Compassionate Team!

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine?

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven | New Haven, CT

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team in downtown New Haven, just steps from Yale University's campus!

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring our patients receive exceptional care, and helping keep our hospital running smoothly.

Whether you have previous experience in a veterinary clinic or are looking to continue building your hands‑on animal care skills, we’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with animals, and takes pride in being part of a collaborative team.

About Our Practice

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is a full‑service small animal hospital providing preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care to pets throughout New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven, and surrounding communities.

Our practice offers a variety of veterinary services supported by modern diagnostic technology, including in‑house IDEXX laboratory equipment, digital diagnostics, and pharmacy services.

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with a supportive, compassionate team. Our goal is to create an environment where every team member feels valued, contributes to patient care, and has opportunities to learn and grow.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to provide hands‑on support to our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and patients throughout the day.

This role focuses on animal handling and restraint, preparing exam and treatment areas, maintaining hospital cleanliness, assisting with patient care, and supporting daily veterinary operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable working with animals, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs support.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

Patient Care & Veterinary Team Support

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during appointments, examinations, treatments, and procedures.


• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats for examinations and medical care.


• Help prepare patients, supplies, and equipment for veterinary procedures.


• Assist with basic patient care and monitoring under the direction of the veterinary medical team.


• Support patient movement between exam rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.


• Help keep patients comfortable, clean, and cared for throughout their visits.

Exam Room Preparation & Hospital Cleanliness

• Clean, sanitize, and reset examination rooms between appointments.


• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas, kennels, and shared hospital spaces.


• Clean and disinfect medical instruments, equipment, and surfaces according to hospital protocols.


• Assist with laundry, waste disposal, restocking supplies, and general facility upkeep.


• Prepare exam rooms with the necessary supplies and equipment for upcoming appointments.


• Help maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.

Daily Hospital Operations

• Restock medical supplies, exam rooms, and treatment areas as needed.


• Assist veterinarians and technicians with gathering supplies and preparing for procedures.


• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient patient flow.


• Follow established animal handling, safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.


• Provide additional hands‑on assistance with daily hospital operations as needed.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or similar animal care setting preferred.


• Experience handling and safely restraining dogs and cats is a plus.


• Genuine compassion for animals and a commitment to their health, safety, and well-being.


• Willingness to assist with cleaning, sanitizing, stocking, and maintaining the hospital environment.


• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills.


• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a busy veterinary practice.


• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and established protocols.


• Eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and grow within veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Continuing Education (CE) allowance


• Professional development support


• Employee Assistance Program


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Annual scrub/uniform allowance


• Employee discounts on veterinary services


• Flexible scheduling options

Location Perks

• Prime downtown New Haven location near Yale University


• Convenient access to I-95 and I-91


• Nearby street parking and parking garage options


• Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and local amenities

Why Join Us?

At Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven, we believe every member of our team contributes to the exceptional care we provide.

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, develop valuable animal care skills, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

If you’re hardworking, compassionate, and ready to roll up your sleeves to support a team that genuinely cares about animals, we’d love to meet you!