Veterinary Technician Assistant — Hands-on Pet Care

Innovetive Petcare; Barnesville (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)

Continuing Education (CE) allowance

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance, short-term and long- t

Long-term disability

Annual scrub/uniform allowance

Employee discounts on veterinary servi

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven in downtown New Haven, CT is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, help ensure our patients receive excellent care, and contribute to daily hospital operations.

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will be involved in animal handling, exam room preparation, cleanliness, and collaborative care.

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.
• 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 handling

Restraint

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Previous veterinary clinic experience

Job description

Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven in downtown New Haven, CT is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, help ensure our patients receive excellent care, and contribute to daily hospital operations.

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will be involved in animal handling, exam room preparation, cleanliness, and collaborative care.