Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Full-time with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a veterinary career where you can grow your skills while making a meaningful difference every day?

Winsted Hospital for Animals is looking for a compassionate, motivated Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working directly with animals, supporting exceptional veterinary medicine, and being part of a collaborative hospital where teamwork and patient care always come first.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician, or you have strong animal handling skills and are eager to keep learning, you’ll find a team where learning is encouraged, teamwork is celebrated, and everyone is committed to helping you succeed.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• A growing hospital dedicated to high-quality patient care
• Experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians to learn from
• Mentorship and opportunities for continued professional development
• Meaningful relationships with pets and their families
• A collaborative, supportive culture that values communication, compassion, and teamwork
• Teammates who are passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to helping one another
• Work that makes a real difference in the lives of patients every day

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during wellness, illness, and surgical appointments
• Obtain patient histories and document medical information accurately
• Safely restrain patients during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assist with patient treatments, nursing care, and diagnostic procedures
• Support lab testing and sample collection
• Assist with surgical prep and patient recovery
• Prepare, clean, organize, and stock exam rooms and treatment areas
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide compassionate client communication and education
• Help keep the daily workflow running efficiently throughout the hospital

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs and your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience, preferred
• Strong animal handling experience and a desire to learn will also be considered
• Veterinary technician licensure, welcomed but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and multitasking skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability and strong attention to detail
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a passion for patient care and client service
• The ability to safely lift and restrain animals of various sizes
• Availability for a Monday–Saturday schedule

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a rewarding career where you can keep learning, make a difference for pets and their families, and work alongside a compassionate team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the team at Winsted Hospital for Animals!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Winsted Hospital for Animals 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 various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re 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.