Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Care Services of Milford

About the Role

We are a full-service, AAHA-accredited, Fear Free and Cat Friendly veterinary hospital that has been proudly serving Milford and the greater Milford area for over 25 years. We offer wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, exotic pet care, pet chiropractic services, laser therapy, and urgent care, and we deliver all of it with a team that genuinely shows up for each other.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Assisting with lab testing including blood, fecal, and urine
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and at-home care
• Partnering with veterinarians and teammates to deliver top-tier patient care

Schedule

• Weekends: Saturdays are part of the role with time off during the week to recharge
• Holidays: No holidays because we believe your time outside of work matters too

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting
• A calm, steady presence with animals and the people who love them
• Strong communication skills with both clients and teammates
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when the day throws you a curveball
• Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital environment
• Eager to keep learning and growing in your role
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to pitch in wherever you are needed

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• We are a true team. We lead with compassion, not ego, and we show up for each other the same way we show up for our clients.
• We offer something special. Our services go well beyond routine care. We offer exotic pet care, pet chiropractic services, wellness visits, dental care, surgery, laser therapy, diagnostics, microchipping, and urgent care, all under one roof and all delivered with genuine heart.
• We invest in your growth. Professional development is not just something we say. It is something we actually do.

Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $15/hr. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match