Animal shelter Jobs in Hartford, CT

Veterinary Assistant

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our fun-loving, family-like environment means you'll probably become best friends with your coworkers through fun team building activities, lunches and collaborating. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice located in Manchester, CT. The practice itself has been well established for over 20 years in the community, and we pride ourselves on a small town-homey feel that is extremely family oriented not only for our clients but our staff as well. Our typical day consists of seeing a mix of both sick and wellness appointments, as well as surgery days for dentals and routine surgeries. Here at SWVC, we believe autonomy over your specific position leads to better job satisfaction and more pets helped in the community which is why we strive to foster a work environment that caters to each individual's passions and interests. As a hospital, we value work-life balance and offer 4-day work weeks with no weekend hours.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Perform restraint for blood draws, X-rays and physical exams
• Perform restraint on both feline and canine patients
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

At our clinic, we truly love teaching, training, and helping our staff grow. If you're looking for a clinic where you can learn, build your skills, gain confidence, and continue growing professionally, that's exactly what we strive to provide. Our goal is not just to have you work with usit's to help you become the best version of yourself in your career.

Our tools and technology: IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst DX, and Sedivue Ultrasound (including a traveling ultrasonographer for echocardiograms and abdominal ultrasounds) Digital radiography and dental radiography

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work evenings
• High school diploma or equivalent

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.