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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Connecticut

26 live veterinary assistant listings in Connecticut from 6 employers — VCA Animal Hospitals has the most openings with 14.

Open Positions26 live
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals

Waterford, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Innovetive Petcare logo

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Innovetive Petcare

New Haven, CT~$35k–$42k/yr
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Newtown Veterinary Specialists · PetVet Care Centers

Newtown, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals

Cromwell, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant – Companion Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers

Groton, CTPart-Time · Salary Varies
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

Old Saybrook, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Danbury, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Emergency Department Liaison

VCA Animal Hospitals

Norwalk, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Seymour Veterinary Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Seymour, CTPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Department Liaison

VCA Animal Hospitals

Norwalk, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Technician Assistant Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals

Shelton, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals

West Hartford, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant - Animal General

PetVet Care Centers

Avon, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant ER Liaison

VCA Animal Hospitals

Norwalk, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Destination Pet logo

Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet

Norwich, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

East Hartford, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

West Hartford, CTPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant ***SURGERY PREFERRED***

Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Plainville Plaza, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Milford, CTAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals

Cheshire, CTPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Connecticut Jobs
26 open
Connecticut Salary
$36,720–$51,470
Hiring Cities
18 cities
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut figures for veterinary assistants.

Connecticut median
$44,250
BLS OEWS May 2025, Connecticut — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Connecticut range
$36,720–$51,470
vs. national
+16%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Connecticut — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Connecticut

6 employers have 26 open veterinary assistant roles in Connecticut, led by VCA Animal Hospitals with 14 openings.

Veterinary Assistant Jobs by City in Connecticut

About This Role

A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.

Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across Connecticut hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Connecticut right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 26 live veterinary assistant openings in Connecticut. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Connecticut?

The Connecticut median for veterinary assistants is $44,250 a year, +16% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Connecticut — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Connecticut?

The Connecticut listings currently come from 6 employers, including VCA Animal Hospitals (14), PetVet Care Centers (5), and Rarebreed Veterinary Partners (3). 3 other employers have openings too.