Veterinary Technician/Assistant — Preventive Care & Client Education

East Hartford Animal Clinic; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

529 Savings Plan

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (full-time)

Job summary

East Hartford Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to support a high-volume, fast-paced small-animal practice. The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling, competitive pay based on experience, and potential for professional development.

We provide 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 plan, PTO, and employee discounts on pet care. A positive, team-oriented environment focused on preventive medicine and client education awaits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of preventive veterinary care and commonly used medications.
• Confidence with vaccine protocols and parasite prevention.
• Strong client-education and communication skills.
• Ability to explain veterinary recommendations clearly and compassionately.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with routine wellness exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer core and lifestyle vaccines according to patient history and risk factors.
• Educate clients about preventive care and vaccination options.
• Prepare, calculate, and administer medications under veterinarian direction.
• Perform blood draws and collect samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records and follow hospital protocols.

Skills

Preventive care

Vaccine protocols

Client education

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Small animal practice

Practice management software

Bilingual (nice to have)

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

East Hartford Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to support a high-volume, fast-paced small-animal practice. The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling, competitive pay based on experience, and potential for professional development.

We provide 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 plan, PTO, and employee discounts on pet care. A positive, team-oriented environment focused on preventive medicine and client education awaits.