Veterinary Assistant

• Mission-driven practice focused on improving access to veterinary care
• High-volume environment where you can build and strengthen your technical skills
• Advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration
• Hands-on opportunities in wellness care, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Strong emphasis on preventive medicine and client education
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Part-time and full-time opportunities available

• →Assist veterinarians with routine wellness exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• →Administer core and lifestyle vaccines according to patient age, medical history, and risk factors
• →Educate clients about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention options and protocols
• →Prepare, calculate, and administer medications under veterinarian direction
• →Perform blood draws and collect samples for laboratory testing
• →Discuss treatment plans, diagnostics, preventive care, and wellness recommendations with clients
• →Advocate for patients by helping ensure they receive appropriate preventive and medical care
• →Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
• →Follow established hospital protocols and safety procedures
• →Communicate patient information clearly with veterinarians and other members of the medical team
• →Support other areas of the hospital as needed, including procedures and inventory
• →Help maintain an organized, efficient, and compassionate patient-care environment

• Solid understanding of preventive veterinary care and commonly used medications
• Confidence with vaccine protocols, parasite prevention, and medication preparation
• Strong client-education and communication skills
• Ability to explain veterinary recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
• Passion for patient advocacy and exceptional client service
• Proactive, dependable, and collaborative approach to your work
• Experience in a small animal general practice setting preferred
• Familiarity with veterinary practice-management software such as Cornerstone preferred
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus, but not required

• A mission that makes your work meaningful every day
• Opportunities to use and expand your technical skills
• A team that values your role in preventive care and client education
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Credentialing support for eligible veterinary technicians
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, a community of more than 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
• Pet care discounts that help make caring for your own pets easier

If you’re passionate about preventive medicine, patient advocacy, and helping clients make informed decisions about their pets’ care, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time or full-time opportunity, apply today and discover how you can make a difference at East Hartford Animal Clinic!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at East Hartford Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging with the world. We are committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.