Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
New Canaan Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment while supporting patient care and daily operations. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment; safely restraining pets for examinations, treatments, and procedures; assisting with diagnostic imaging; and administering medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans. The Veterinary Assistant also supports hospital operations and workflow as needed, contributing to a collaborative team and high-quality patient care. The role may involve unpleasant odors and noises, as well as exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Training and continuing development opportunities are available through virtual and hands-on interactive programs.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Compassionate, calm, and a team player.
- Able to multitask and communicate strongly.
- Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skillset.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
- Safely and effectively restrain pets for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging.
- Accurately administer medications in accordance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Support hospital operations and workflow as needed.
- Help maintain a safe, hygienic, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Competitive compensation.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
