Veterinary Assistant

Are you an experienced vet assistant who is looking for something more? Have you ever wanted to help build a veterinary clinic culture from the ground up? Are you looking for a position with a true work-life balance, the opportunity to use your full range of skills, and a collaborative atmosphere where you will be treated as a valued member of the team? If so, Pawsome Vet Care may be for you!

We are a private, veterinarian-owned small animal startup opening in Enfield, CT, with a focus on creating veterinary care that feels better—for our team, our patients, and our clients. For our patients, this means our team will be Fear FreeTM certified, with an emphasis on low-stress handling and a calm, positive environment. For our clients, this means outstanding communication, client education, and transparent pricing to ensure we are all on the same page. For our team, this means a four-day workweek with no overnights or weekends, a fun and welcoming culture, clear expectations and communication, and excellent benefits.

Our hopes for you as one of our initial hires are:

• A desire to help foster and establish a healthy, collaborative team culture, including assisting in training new team members as we grow
• At least 2 years clinical experience
• Excellent technical skills with patient restraint, venipuncture, and administering oral and topical medications
• Experience with running laboratory equipment and preparing samples for send out and for veterinarian review
• Ability to position for and obtain radiographs
• Comfort and willingness to assist in client education and facilitate thorough communication
• Adequate computer skills to manage Shepherd, our cloud-based software
• Phone skills including the scheduling of appointments, medication requests, phone triage of sick patients, and communication with other hospitals
• Willingness to cross train and work in reception, exam rooms, and patient care
• Fear FreeTM Certification or willingness to obtain said certification (paid for by us)
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lb unassisted

Bonus skills:

• Competence in a language other than English, including ASL
• Comfort with ultrasound
• Willingness to assist with social media and marketing

What we offer:

• Starting compensation of $21/hour for an experienced veterinary assistant, with the ability to level up to higher pay rates
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Retirement
• Health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Continuing education stipend
• Payment of dues for Fear FreeTM and other certification
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discount
• Bereavement leave
• Potential to work with exotics if you desire

Pawsome Vet Care is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Enfield, CT 06082 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21