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.