Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Department

Location: 123 W Cedar St, Norwalk, CT 06854

About the role

Join the dedicated team at VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center in Norwalk, where advanced medicine meets compassionate care. Since 1997, we've proudly served Fairfield County and the surrounding communities with state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services, working alongside primary care veterinarians to deliver the highest level of patient care. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our hospital is committed to helping pets when they need us most.

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Restrain all types of animals, sizes and temperaments
• Assist veterinarian and technicians with exams, procedures and diagnostic testing
• Prepare specimens and perform laboratory testing
• Maintain supplies and restocking
• Maintain cleanliness and disinfect all areas of the hospital including, but not limited to: laundry, cleaning of floors, taking out the trash, cleaning treatment areas and exam rooms, reception area
• Support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a veterinary environment
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive, friendly attitude
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and communicate effectively and clearly with fellow team members, clients and doctors
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once, and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities

Pay

$21-$25/hr

Schedule

4 x 10hr - Wednesday-Saturday

Benefits

• Career Support
  • Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
  • Advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Internal CE and development opportunities
  • Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
  • Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
  • Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
  • Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
  • Access to Headspace app
  • Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
  • Growing network of onsite social workers
• Other Perks
  • Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication