Experienced Veterinary Assistant Job Avon area,Connecticut USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Progressive Animal Wellness is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, reliable team player who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — primarily supporting the exam room with some surgical time built into the schedule. We value experienced assistants for the hands‑on clinical skills, dependability, and genuine care they bring across all areas of the hospital.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Assisting in surgery
Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for assistants who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedural support, and want to fully utilize their clinical skillset and client communication abilities in a collaborative, fast‑paced general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

Compensation: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, for each hour worked
Schedule:

This is a full‑time position
, with a 4 x 10 schedule
, currently Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with one to two rotating Saturdays per month (8:00 AM–1:00 PM). No on‑call requirements.

Full‑time Benefits Package*:

Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience
Health package:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k with company match
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

* Part‑time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

1+years of veterinary technician or assistant work experience
Proficiency in the following skills:
- Client education and communication
- Safe, low‑stress patient handling and restraint techniques
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

Why choose Progressive Animal Wellness?

Progressive Animal Wellness — PAW — is a 4‑doctor small animal practice in Avon, offering advanced dentistry (including restorative and surgical procedures), ultrasound and echocardiography services, soft tissue surgery, comprehensive diagnostics, and full preventive and wellness care, all within a modern, expanded facility. CVTs at PAW work at the absolute top of their license — responsible for anesthesia induction through recovery, dental scaling and radiography, and active participation in diagnostic imaging, with a growing tech‑led ultrasound program in development.

At PAW, you’ll practice the kind of medicine you want to practice — progressive, thorough, and genuinely gold standard. Longer 40‑minute appointment slots allow you to slow down, think, and treat every patient with the level of care you’re proud of. Leadership is transparent, invested in your growth, and has a long track record of promoting from within. Many…