Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients, including feeding, exercising, and grooming
• Greet patients and owners, taking weights and vital signs upon arrival
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint and medication administration
• Perform laboratory tests, take radiographs, and maintain hospital equipment
• Maintain hospital cleanliness by cleaning equipment, kennels, and facilities
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Communicate positively with clients regarding their pets' care

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience handling dogs and cats (in a kennel, boarding, grooming, or veterinary setting)
• Ability to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2PM to 12AM
• Ability to work 2 holiday shifts annually

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine
• Proven ability to restrain cats and dogs effectively

About the Company

Newtown Veterinary Specialists is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Newtown, Connecticut. As a member of the PetVet Care Centers Network, we provide advanced care in oncology, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and cardiology. We are dedicated to a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.