Veterinary Assistant General Practice

About the role

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking Full time & Part time General Practice Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. This role will be running anesthesia for our general practice cases including but not limited to, spays and neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

Responsibilities

• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Building lasting relationships with our clients and patients
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Dentistry
• Laboratory
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Client Education

Requirements

• Full Practice Experience Preferred
• Full Technician Skill Utilization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current VTOMS certification

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician license
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Pay

$19 - $23 / hr based on skill set and experience.

Schedule

38 hours per week, Monday thru Friday

Job Type

Full Time & Part Time (Saturdays 8a-6pm & some evenings)

Why Join the VCA Family?

• We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.
• We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
• We offer access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.
• We provide leadership opportunities and career development programs.
• We have opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
• We offer a continuing education allowance.
• We provide tuition support and sponsorships.
• We reimburse for Veterinary Technician license.
• We offer free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space).
• We offer referral bonuses.
• We offer a competitive wage.
• We provide medical, dental & vision insurance.
• We offer generous petcare discounts.
• We offer life, long and short term disability insurance.
• We offer paid parental leave.
• We offer paid vacation and sick time.
• We offer a 401(k).