Veterinary Assistant Emergency
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
Join The VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT Team! VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking per-diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We truly are a family and our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force.
We are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!
We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
WhyWe Want You
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 / Qualifications- Monitoring for sedated procedures
- Full Technician Skill Utilization
- Collecting patient histories & physical exams
- Venipuncture / IVC placement
- Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
- Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
- Providing compassionate care for all patients
- Emergency/Critical Care experience preferred
Job Type
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Part Time
Pay Range
: $17 - $19 / hour based on experience and skill set
Shifts
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Days, Swings and Overnights
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
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BenefitsBenefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more.
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