Veterinary Assistant (Part-time)

PetVet Care Centers' Companion Animal Hospital is currently seeking Part-time Veterinary Assistants to join their team!Companion Animal has been an AAHA Accredited hospital for 34 years. We have been providing quality and compassionate veterinary care for the pets of New London County, CT since 1982. Having the combined knowledge and experience of out doctors and staff along with their dedication and level of experience is hard to find these days. We are looking for someone to take that journey with us into the future. We offer state of the art care for our patients, and we are looking for someone that has compassion, attention to detail, and can multi task in a very busy environment. Our Mission: courteous, dependable service and great care for long and comfortable life.Position OverviewThe veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate care to all patientsGreet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrivalTriage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's). Calm and soothe anxious patientsAssist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraintPerform laboratory tests and take radiographsOperate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc. Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviorsCommunicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundryBath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their releaseAdhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulationsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsMaintain accurate medical recordsShow up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shiftPromote hospital products and services and support the organizationRespond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT). Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)Qualifications (Required)High school diploma or equivalentMay consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experienceMaintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvementAbility to restrain animalsAbility to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odorsMust be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidaysDepending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walkingThis is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawlingSome tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)Experience in a veterinary environment, successfully performing all of the duties of this positionScheduleWe're looking for 1 part-time to do a few afternoons in the week and weekend kennel split shift on Saturdays from 8am-12am & 5pm-6pm and Sundays from 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm. The second part-time would work a few AM shifts and we could split the weekend shift between the two part-time. Once the training schedule is complete, the schedule will be a set schedule. But you will have opportunity to work additional hours to cover shifts. At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.You care for pets. We care for you.PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. 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