Veterinary Technician Assistant — Growth & Flexible Scheduling

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

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.