Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor • Burlington, CT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Burlington Veterinary Center (BVC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to join our growing, progressive hospital. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys both client interaction and hands-on patient care while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. At BVC, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and an outstanding client experience. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully every day.

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Reception experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Compassion for pets, clients, and coworkers
• Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and support multiple areas of the hospital
• Passion for providing excellent patient care and client service

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during wellness and sick appointments
• Obtain patient histories and support accurate medical documentation
• Safely restrain patients during exams and procedures
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain a clean, organized hospital environment
• Assist with basic laboratory procedures and hospital support tasks
• Support patient care and daily hospital workflow
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure efficient operations
• Answer phones and schedule appointments efficiently
• Check clients in and out while providing exceptional customer service
• Process payments and maintain accurate client records
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Support front desk workflow and daily hospital operations
• Help create a positive and welcoming experience for clients and patients alike

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid CE opportunities
• Career development support
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• License reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed