About us: Welcome home. Veterinary Specialists may not be your traditional home, but it’s home to us, and we want it to feel like home to you. We look at this building and the people who work here, as more than just a general, emergency, and specialty practice. This is where our family works together each day, 24/7, to make sure furry friends receive the highest level of care.

Our work environment includes:

• Wellness programs
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Growth opportunities

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a Technician Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care, Specialty and General Practice. VetSpecs is looking for a highly motivated, passionate individual to join us in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $16 - $18 per hour

Shifts: Flexible Schedule – Weekend Availability

Job Description:

As an extension of the medical team, the technician assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment. Candidates need to possess strong communication skills, be highly-motivated, and able to handle high volume of tasks. Need to be able to be active throughout the day and lift at least 40 lbs. Applicable experience preferred.

The Technician Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Animal Restraint;
• Cleaning and stocking;
• Running in-house lab work;
• Assisting with hands-free radiology;
• After-Care for patients

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person