Overview Greenwich Animal Hospital is looking for a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team! Location: 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830 Compensation: $22 - $26 depending on experience ($5.00 pay differential for urgent care hours) Shift Details: 4 day work week with a rotating Saturday! This position will be mostly general practice hours, but will include an urgent care rotation. Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (urgent care hours) Skills: Must be proficient with restraint, medical terminology, vaccination protocols and the ability to run in house lab equipment. At least 1 YEAR of animal hospital experience is required for consideration for this position. Greenwich Animal Hospital is a trusted, AAHA-accredited facility with a team of six dedicated veterinarians. We specialize in treating both dogs and cats, offering a comprehensive range of services with a focus on wellness exams and advanced diagnostics for sick pets. We are excited to announce the expansion of our services to include Saturday Urgent Care! This new offering is designed to address non-life-threatening conditions that still require prompt attention, such as vomiting, diarrhea, minor wounds, limping, eye injuries or changes, and sudden behavioral shifts. Our goal is to provide timely evaluation and treatment to prevent complications and ease your pet's discomfort. We are also enhancing our technology to better serve our clients/patients. We have incorporated Scribe Note - an advanced artificial intelligence tool that transcribes conversations between our veterinarians and clients into precise medical documentation with just one click. This technology streamlines the charting process, saving our veterinary team valuable time and improving the efficiency of visits. Scribe Note captures key details during discussions about a pet's history and examination, automatically creating an accurate, editable transcribed note. These notes are then seamlessly integrated into our practice management system for a smoother experience. If you're passionate about veterinary care and ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to join our growing team! Benefits: PTO - 120 Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service. Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) * The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager. Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded. Medical, Vision and Dental plans available FSA and HSA options available Maternity Leave 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program * Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you * 24 hour access * Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more * Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus * Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information * Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions * Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life * Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics * Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page * ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!! Optional Insurances Available * Life Insurance AD&D * Short Term Disability Insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Accidental Insurance Pet Benefits Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75 CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips. Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed Internal Employee Rewards Program * Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards. We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students. Responsibilities How you'll make an impact: * Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties * The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery. * The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments. * The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests. * The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician. * The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.) * The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs. * The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care. * The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals. Qualifications Physical demands and work environment * The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills. * The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. * The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances. * The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. * The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.