Jobs in Trumbull, CT
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Home Veterinary Services

Veterinary Assistant

37 church hill road, Trumbull, CT, 06611 www.homevetservices.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$18‑21
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: <10

Overview

Benefits
vision
HSA
Paid Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program
paid parental leave
dental
health
PTO
paid sick leave
tuition assistance
401k
life insurance
FSA
CE allowance
Practice Overview

Situated across from Trumbull Town Hall in Connecticut's Fairfield County, Home Veterinary Services, L.L.C. is a full service veterinary clinic offering state-of-the-art resources in the comfort of a 1918 home. Dr. Kathleen Fearon started Home Veterinary Services as a house call practice in 2003, offering services such as routine exams, minor surgeries, dentistry and x-rays out of her mobile veterinary clinic. In 2010, she expanded the services she was able to offer by moving her business to a remodeled craftsman style home in Trumbull.

About the Area

Home Veterinary Services is a full service veterinary clinic offering state-of-the-art resources in the comfort of a 1918 home. Dr. Kathleen Fearon started Home Veterinary Services as a house call practice in 2003, offering services such as routine exams, minor surgeries, dentistries and x-rays out of her mobile veterinary clinic. In 2010, she expanded the services she was able to offer by moving her business to a remodeled craftsman style home in Trumbull.

Practice Values
quality
trust
care
compassion
passion
Practice Type
general practice
Species
dog
cat
Management SoftwareAVImark

Requirements

Preferred Skills
time management
general practice
teamwork
communication
Job Description

Company Description Situated across from Trumbull Town Hall in Connecticut's Fairfield County, Home Veterinary Services, L.L.C. is a full service veterinary clinic offering state-of-the-art resources in the comfort of a 1918 home. Dr. Kathleen Fearon started Home Veterinary Services as a house call practice in 2003, offering services such as routine exams, minor surgeries, dentistries and x-rays out of her mobile veterinary clinic. In 2010, she expanded the services she was able to offer by moving her business to a remodeled craftsman style home in Trumbull. Learn more about us at Home Veterinary Services!  Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We’re looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information Pay Range: $18-$21/hr  We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.