Veterinary Assistant

 

Who We Are:

The Veterinary Eye Center (VEC) is opening a brand new, purpose-built specialty practice in the heart of Greenwich’s West End (100 Putnam Green). We will offer industry-leading Ophthalmological services, advanced diagnostics and surgical treatments in a modern, highly accessible facility. We’re known for our collaborative approach, working closely with referring veterinarians to provide thoughtful, high-quality care and exceptional client service. This is our fourth VEC location, and we're building it with the same focus that has secured our reputation as a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine.

We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our founding clinical team. Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in specialty care, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

In this role, you’ll work as a Veterinary Assistant rotating across a range of support areas. You’ll be trained and supported to grow your technical confidence in a fast-paced, well-resourced specialty environment.

This is a chance to help shape the protocols, culture, and rhythms of a brand-new specialty practice before we open our doors. You’ll be instrumental in helping us build a team that functions with trust, efficiency, and heart.

 

What You’ll Do:

● Provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients including supporting both consultations and Ophthalmic surgical sanitization

● Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience

● Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in educating clients about their pet’s care and gathering thorough patient histories to support the medical team.

● Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection for Ophthalmic disease testing

● Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory

● Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

 

What We Require:

● 1-2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in GP, ER, or specialty

● An interest and excitement for Veterinary Ophthalmology

● Experience with practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)

● Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers

● Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly

● Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient and respect for coworkers

● Flexibility, curiosity, and the desire to help build something new

What Makes This Role Unique:

This is a launch position as we open a brand new hospital! You will spend your first few weeks training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow before opening a brand new facility. This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state-of-the-art care in a new state. Our target start date for this role is November 10, 2025.

 

What We Offer:

● The salary range for this role is: $20.00 - $24.00

● No weekends

● Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

● FSA/HSA

● Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year

● 401(k) with a company match

● Paid Parental Leave

● Scrub Allowance

● Elective benefits through MetLife

● Employee pet discounts

● Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

 

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.