Description

Overview

We're Hiring: Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Learn more about us: www.greenwichanimalhospital.com

Greenwich Animal Hospital - Greenwich, CT

• Location: 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

For over 75 years, Greenwich Animal Hospital has proudly served the Greenwich, CT community with exceptional veterinary care. We're a five-doctor AAHA-accredited small animal general practice, and we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our passionate, skilled team!
Position Details:

• ️ Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM shifts)
• Occasional Saturday Urgent Care shifts available (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $23 - $24 per hour
• ➕ $5/hour differential for Saturday Urgent Care shifts
• PTO: 120 hours annually

Services We Provide:

• ✂️ Soft Tissue Surgery
• Ultrasound & EKG
• In-house Lab (Zoetis & IDEXX)
• ‍ Behavioral Consultations
• Dental Cleanings & Dental Radiographs
• ️ Digital Radiology
• AI-Powered Charting with Scribenote
• ‍ Practice Software: Impromed

Skills Needed:

• Must be proficient with restraint of dogs and cats
• Must have at least 1 - 2 years of previous in-hospital experience
• Must have general knkowledge of vaccination protocols for dogs and cats
• Must be able to be a self starter and keep workspaces clean and sanitized
• Must be able to communicate clearly with clients and team members

Why Greenwich Animal Hospital?

At Greenwich Animal Hospital, we combine modern medicine with a legacy of care. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow, be challenged, and make a difference — every single day.

Ready to elevate your veterinary career?

Join a hospital that truly values your experience, voice, and passion for animal health. Come join our team!

Benefits:

We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here's what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO increases with years of service
• 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation

Bonuses & Retirement

• Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Maternity leave
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
• 24/7 access to experts
• Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more

Optional Insurances

• Life & AD&D
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Professional Perks

• Uniform allowance
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
• Pet care discounts
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be 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 employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.