Veterinary Technician Assistant

🏥 About Our Practice

💼 Position Overview

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during appointments, examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats for examinations and medical care.
• Help prepare patients, supplies, and equipment for veterinary procedures.
• Assist with basic patient care and monitoring under the direction of the veterinary medical team.
• Support patient movement between exam rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
• Help keep patients comfortable, clean, and cared for throughout their visits.

• Clean, sanitize, and reset examination rooms between appointments.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas, kennels, and shared hospital spaces.
• Clean and disinfect medical instruments, equipment, and surfaces according to hospital protocols.
• Assist with laundry, waste disposal, restocking supplies, and general facility upkeep.
• Prepare exam rooms with the necessary supplies and equipment for upcoming appointments.
• Help maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.

Daily Hospital Operations

• Restock medical supplies, exam rooms, and treatment areas as needed.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with gathering supplies and preparing for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient patient flow.
• Follow established animal handling, safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Provide additional hands-on assistance with daily hospital operations as needed.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or similar animal care setting preferred.
• Experience handling and safely restraining dogs and cats is a plus.
• Genuine compassion for animals and a commitment to their health, safety, and well-being.
• Willingness to assist with cleaning, sanitizing, stocking, and maintaining the hospital environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a busy veterinary practice.
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and established protocols.
• Eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and grow within veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Here's What We Will Offer You:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• Professional development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Annual scrub/uniform allowance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Flexible scheduling options

Location Perks

• Prime downtown New Haven location near Yale University
• Convenient access to I-95 and I-91
• Nearby street parking and parking garage options
• Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and local amenities