Veterinary Assistant Experienced
About The Position
VCA New London Animal Hospital in Waterford, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join its general practice team. The role supports patient care throughout the hospital visit, from assisting with examinations and preparing patients for procedures to helping with treatments, diagnostics, and day-to-day hospital operations. The assistant works closely with veterinarians and technicians across wellness visits and more involved procedures, with opportunities to develop hands-on skills across a variety of cases. The position calls for a positive, motivated team member who can adapt to changing needs, take on varied tasks, and contribute ideas to the team. The hospital emphasizes its local team culture as well as access to VCA resources, mentorship, education, and career opportunities. Compensation is $22.00–$26.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill set. The potential schedule is full-time, with a required weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant.
- Compassionate and dedicated approach to patient care.
- Positive, motivated, adaptable, and efficient across varied cases and species.
- Ability to work as part of a team, take on varied tasks, and contribute ideas.
- Weekend rotation is required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in behavior, comfort, and vital signs to the veterinary team.
- Support pharmacy activities, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics.
- Prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites, maintaining clean, organized, and sterile environments.
- Provide husbandry and comfort care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, cage cleaning, and changing bedding.
- Assist with laboratory procedures and basic diagnostic testing.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate patient records.
- Assist with client communication, education, and coordination during patient intake and discharge.
- Communicate with veterinarians, technicians, and the broader care team to support patient care and hospital workflow.
- Assist with examinations and prepare patients for procedures.
- Help keep the hospital running smoothly.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid sick days.
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
- Paid bereavement days.
- Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Lyra.
- Free Headspace subscription.
- Discounts for personal pets, including free vaccines.
- Discounted Hill's or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home.
- Three pairs of scrubs per year.
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
- Multiple flexible health insurance plans.
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam and employer-paid test preparation.
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
- VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program.
- Free RACE-approved continuing education, training, and job-support webinars through Woof University.
- Free Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary subscriptions, plus VETgirl savings.
- Access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
