Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant; PM​/BS

Positions are available across all hospitals in the Pieper Veterinary network. For over 80 years, we’ve cared for Connecticut’s pets and their families with compassion and expertise.

Joining our team means practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine in a supportive environment, with great benefits, collaborative colleagues, and a culture built on treating every pet as if they were our own.

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We love what we do and who we do it for. We pay attention to the patient’s journey and we treat the individual. We’re passionate and proud of our work, our patients and our team. We put our hearts into it.

We know the best way to care for our patients and clients is by working together. We respect, trust, support and encourage our co-workers. We have each other’s back. We ask “How can I help?”

The work we do is challenging, and we stay strong by lifting each other up. We feel a positive attitude and a little humor has the ability to make all the difference in someone’s day.

In fact, we can handle anything. We take action while keeping our cool. We adapt to whatever comes through the door. We’re decisive, confident and we are fearless. We like a good challenge and we do what is necessary.

We are united by the desire to be ethical, honest and responsible. We show integrity, compassion and respect and genuinely care about our work and our patients.

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant (PM/BS)

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys learning, staying busy, and being an important part of a collaborative medical team?

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team. Internal Medicine is a fast-paced specialty where no two days are quite the same. Our team cares for patients with a wide variety of complex medical conditions, and our assistants play an important role in keeping patients comfortable, owners informed, and the department running smoothly.

You do not need previous Internal Medicine or specialty experience. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in veterinary patient care who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, communicates comfortably with clients and coworkers, and is excited to learn.

Our vision is simple: to make the community—and the animals and people in it—happier and healthier.

• A Chance to Learn Specialty Medicine: You’ll work alongside Internal Medicine specialists, technicians, and other experienced team members while becoming familiar with a wide range of diseases, medications, diagnostics, and specialty procedures. There is always something new to learn.
• An Important Role on the Team: Our assistants help keep the department organized and moving throughout the day. This includes anticipating patient and team needs, helping with patient care and restraint, communicating with owners, keeping treatment areas organized, and supporting technicians and doctors wherever needed.
• Growth and Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  We want to retain and develop our team members. You can expect in-house continuing education, hands‑on learning, and mentorship to help you build your knowledge and advance your career.
• Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing strong work ethic, initiative, and talent and promoting from within whenever possible.
• Environment of
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Internal Medicine works closely with many other departments throughout the hospital, including Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, Emergency, Exotics, and Primary Care. Our…