Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

About Our Practice

We are a small, tightly-knit family-oriented veterinary clinic located in beautiful Somers, Connecticut. We pride ourselves in practicing high-quality veterinary medicine with an emphasis on finding the right solution to fit every client and patient. We try to adhere to fear-free practices, maintaining a low-stress environment and using medication to minimize disruption and upset for our patients.

We are open Mondays (7:00am-6:00pm), a half day on Tuesdays (7:00am-1:00pm), Wednesdays (7:00am-5:00pm), and Fridays (7:00am-4:00pm). In addition to being closed on Thursdays, we do not keep weekend hours, as we believe our staff deserve a healthy work-life balance.

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated part-time veterinary assistant (25-30 hours per week). We are looking for an individual with previous experience who could slot well into our existing team and who is looking for a tightly-knit and supportive work environment.

General Responsibilities:

Assisting veterinarians as needed throughout the daily schedule of appointments. Completing all assigned duties in a timely and professional manner. Adhering to all clinic policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Participating in team meetings and training as required.

Role-Specific Duties:

Taking patient health histories and discussing owner concerns. Processing patient records, maintaining accurate medical files, and ensuring confidentiality. Supporting veterinarians during examinations by restraining animals as needed. Maintaining cleanliness and preparedness of examination rooms, working space, and other parts of the clinic as needed.

Additionally, ability to handle the following is a plus but not required:

Veterinary phlebotomy. Medication administration Veterinary anesthesia monitoring and/or surgical experience Handling incoming calls, providing information about services, answering questions, and addressing concerns. Scheduling appointments and managing the clinic's calendar in consultation with veterinary staff. Processing checkout and taking payment in person and over the phone.

Qualifications

(Required)

Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or similar position. Familiarity with animal handling, restraint techniques, and basic pet care. Strong communication skills with the ability to empathize with pet owners. Ability to work well as part of a team while maintaining attention to detail. Basic proficiency in computer use (training on practice-specific veterinary systems will be provided).

Qualifications (Preferred, but not required)

Experience with Cornerstone or another veterinary EMR. Experience with Fear-Free veterinary protocols or a Fear-Free certification. Formal veterinary assistant or technician training.

Benefits

Retirement plan Employee discounts Health insurance stipend Paid holidays and time off No weekend or late-night shifts
If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the skills necessary to thrive in a bustling veterinary environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a veterinary receptionist. Four Town Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Application Question(s):

What are you looking for in a new role? What are your goals for the next 3-5 years? What are your must-haves in any new job or role? What would you say are the top three skills or areas at which you excel? What are some areas that you have historically found challenging or difficult? What does work/life balance look like to you? What salary range are you looking for in this position? Do you have any conflicts with the schedule given in the job posting?
Ability to Commute:

Somers, CT 06071 (Required)
Work Location: In person