Veterinary Assistant
Alliance Animal Health · Trumbull, Connecticut, United States
Join Our Veterinary Team!
We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing veterinary practice. If you love animals, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you! Home Veterinary Services is a full-service veterinary clinic offering state-of-the-art resources in the comfort of a remodeled 1918 craftsman style home in Trumbull.
Learn more about us at Home Veterinary Services!
Pay Range: $18-$21/hr
Job Type: Full Time
Position Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations and treatments
- Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, and other patients
- Prepare examination and treatment areas
- Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and treatment areas
- Assist with animal care, feeding, walking, and monitoring
- Collect, prepare and perform laboratory samples as directed
- Assist with Radiographs and ultrasounds
- Help maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients (in-person as well as over the phone)
- Provide support during procedures and appointments
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
- Perform other duties as needed to support the veterinary team
Qualifications
- Previous veterinary experience preferred - 1 year minimum.
- A genuine love and respect for animals
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Comfortable working with animals of different sizes and temperaments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
- Proficient in sample collection and obtaining medical histories
- Veterinary Assistant certification is a plus but not required
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
Pay Range: $18-$21/hr
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.