Veterinary Assistant ER

VCA Animal Hospitals; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Veterinary Technician education tuition support

Referral bonuses

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in Shelton is seeking a full‑time Technician Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be positive, eager to learn, and work well with others. Responsibilities include restraining animals, administering medications, and assisting in lab work.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous pet care discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively interact with others in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Restraining animals for procedures.
• Administering medications under supervision.
• Assisting in lab sample collection.
• Operating in-house lab machines.
• Cleaning kennels for hospitalized patients.
• Feeding and walking hospitalized pets.
• Cleaning and maintaining medical equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a full‑time Technician Assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team.

About Us

VCA Shoreline is a state‑of‑the‑art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for owners. Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet‑friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best preventive and healing care.

Potential Schedule

Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday 8am‑6pm

Technician Assistant Duties

• Restraining animals for doctor and technician
• Administering medications under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with obtaining lab samples
• Running labs on our in‑house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines)
• Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients
• Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician
• Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.)
• General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer‑paid life, long‑ and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage

Compensation

Based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS, CVPM)

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com