Veterinary Technician Assistant - Growth & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional discounts

Job summary

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT seeks a full-time Technician Assistant who is positive, energetic, and eager to learn. You will support doctors and technicians, restrain animals, help with lab work, and ensure patient comfort in a fast-paced clinic.

The role offers a Wednesday–Saturday 8am–6pm schedule with compensation of $19.00–$20.00 per hour, based on skill and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and hospital discounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for doctor and technician.
• Administer medications under the supervision of the technician.
• Assist with obtaining lab samples.
• Run labs on in-house machines and learn troubleshooting.
• Clean kennels and replace bedding for hospitalized patients.
• Offer food and water to hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Walk hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Assist with sedated or anesthetized procedures (setup, cleanup, moving patients).
• General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, restocking supplies, maintaining equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Job description

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT seeks a full-time Technician Assistant who is positive, energetic, and eager to learn. You will support doctors and technicians, restrain animals, help with lab work, and ensure patient comfort in a fast-paced clinic.

The role offers a Wednesday–Saturday 8am–6pm schedule with compensation of $19.00–$20.00 per hour, based on skill and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and hospital discounts.