Veterinary Assistant Job at Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery, LLC in Bolton

Role Description: The Veterinary Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in East Hartford, CT. This team member supports veterinarians and licensed technicians with daily patient care, including safe and compassionate handling and restraint of cats, assisting with exams, and preparing treatment areas. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring feline patients, maintaining a clean and organized clinic, and supporting basic laboratory tasks such as sample collection and processing under supervision. The role also involves greeting clients, taking patient histories and exam notes, helping with appointment flow, updating medical records, and reinforcing client education provided by the clinical team. The Veterinary Assistant contributes to a calm, quiet, low-stress environment for cats and helps ensure an efficient, high-quality experience for clients.

Qualifications: Strong Animal Care and Pet Care skills, including safe handling, basic husbandry, and monitoring of feline patients. Ability to support Veterinary Medicine tasks under supervision, such as assisting with exams, treatments, and basic laboratory procedures. Client Education and Customer Service skills to communicate clearly, answer questions, and support cat owners with empathy and professionalism. Prior experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or related setting is preferred. Comfort working exclusively with cats and commitment to low-stress handling techniques. Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday, with appropriate accommodations as needed. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow clinical protocols and instructions. High school diploma or equivalent required.