Would you like the unique opportunity to work with animals while advancing your career in the veterinary industry? Are you looking for a team that works well together and encourages each other to succeed? Central Hospital may be the place for you! We are a bustling emergency and specialty practice open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We have boarded specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Exotics, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, and Neurology.

The Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine is seeking full-time and part-time veterinary assistants to join our expanding North Haven location. Join our mission and philosophy to become a “Partner in Patient Care” to our referring population. Practice alongside experienced veterinarians, boarded specialists and technicians utilizing progressive diagnostic equipment and advanced therapeutic medical management to optimize your greatest potential. Assistant candidates should be motivated individuals who are eager to learn and possess a solid commitment to our patients.

General Description of Position:

Veterinary Technician Assistants are the vital force in any veterinary hospital. They do many daily tasks, such as feeding, walking, and assisting the nurses with diagnostics and treatments for all the patients who are seen here at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine. Other routine duties may include general up keep of the hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Report to work on time
• Have a passion for the wellbeing of all animals
• A devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Remain calm in a hectic, fast-paced environment
• Able to lift up to 40lbs
• Show emotional strength, stability and maturity in cases where they must treat abused animals or euthanize those who cannot be returned to a reasonable quality of life
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, as veterinary assistants are often the first point of contact for distressed animal owners
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital including
• Stocking drawers and cabinets in assigned work areas
• Cleaning and folding of laundry
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and walking areas (including vacuuming and mopping floors)
• Taking out trash and recyclables to the appropriate receptacles/dumpsters
• Maintain basic husbandry of patients including but not limited to: feeding, walking, and bathing patients.
• Safely restrain patients for doctors and technicians during tests and procedures
• Assist with obtaining radiographs
• Assist with admit and discharge of patients, as well as owner visits
• Performing in-hospital laboratory work
• Help provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals
• Assist with the collection and submission of laboratory samples such as blood, urine, stool, or tissue
• Attend scheduled departmental and staff meetings as well as required training sessions
• Actively participate in continuing education requirements and complete assigned training modules for position. Actively pursue knowledge pertinent to position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• veterinary: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person