Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Windsor, CT, at New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center. Compensation is $20.70–$25.30 per hour. The hospital provides specialty and oncology care, including advanced care through a collaborative team. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, clinical procedures, equipment, records, and client service. The role helps maintain safe, clean hospital operations while caring for patients and supporting their owners.

What you'll do

• Welcome patients and owners
• record weights and vital signs
• assist with triage, treatments, medication, and restraint as directed
• perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• operate and maintain equipment
• support prescriptions and records
• feed, bathe, and groom patients
• clean facilities and equipment
• communicate with clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

veterinary hospital

specialty care

oncology

patient care

laboratory tests

radiographs

windsor ct

petvet care centers

$20.70–$25.30 per hour

day and swing coverage

seven-day coverage

medical dental vision

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Day and swing coverage is needed seven days per week; schedules may vary.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.