Veterinary Technician Assistant - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Innovetive Petcare; North 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 Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Scrub/uniform allowance

Employee discounts on veterinary care

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our downtown New Haven team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, assist with procedures, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment for small animals.

The role emphasizes animal handling, exam-room prep, and daily operations, with growth opportunities in a collaborative, patient-centered practice near Yale University.

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.

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.

Skills

Veterinary clinic experience

Animal handling

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our downtown New Haven team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, assist with procedures, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment for small animals.

The role emphasizes animal handling, exam-room prep, and daily operations, with growth opportunities in a collaborative, patient-centered practice near Yale University.