Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are:

The Veterinary Eye Center (VEC) is a purpose-built specialty practice in the heart of Greenwich’s West End (100 Putnam Green). We 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.

We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 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.

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

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 in cross-training with front-desk duties as needed 

What We Offer:

The salary range for this role is: $21-$26/hr

4-day work week, No weekends, No ‘on-call’ shifts

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 Optho-specific 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.

Penn Foster:

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

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.