Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Northside Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We are a 1-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Danbury, CT.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits :

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation : $17 - $26 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

Potential Schedule : Must include a Saturday rotation

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.

We want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

Veterinary Assistant Duties Include :

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

We look forward to hearing from you.