Emergency Veterinary Assistant, 1st Shift

Job overview

Compensation is $25–$32 per year. Emergency Veterinary Assistant, 1st Shift is an onsite role in Windsor, CT. in the listing’s structured pay information; the description gives a pay range of $25.39–$32 without stating a pay period. The role supports New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, clinical tasks, and hospital operations. The work helps provide compassionate care while maintaining accurate records, safe equipment, and a clean hospital environment.

What you'll do

• Care for patients
• greet patients and owners, escort them to exam rooms, and record weights and vital signs
• triage patients and perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• calm anxious patients
• assist with medication administration and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and document controlled drugs
• feed and groom patients
• communicate with clients
• maintain cleanliness, records, and safety practices
• perform other assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

1st shift

veterinary care

emergency

patient handling

phlebotomy

catheter placement

radiographs

windsor ct

petvet care centers

medical insurance

paid parental leave

401(k)

pet discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

The posting welcomes applicants who want to learn and have a good attitude and work ethic, even without significant experience; at least one year of veterinary assistant experience is sought.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.