Brookfield Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our experienced, supportive team in Brookfield, Connecticut. Our hospital is a beautiful, purpose-built veterinary facility designed specifically with patient care, client experience, and team workflow in mind. With a large lobby, high ceilings, dedicated clinical areas, a surgical suite, imaging space, isolation room, and an in-house boarding facility, Brookfield offers a unique environment for someone who wants to be involved in both veterinary care and client service.

The team is the heart of the hospital. We are collaborative, welcoming, and genuinely enjoy working together. New employees and externs are quickly included, and our team is known for laughing together, helping each other, and keeping a positive atmosphere even on busy days.

Many employees have stayed with the practice for years, which reflects the supportive culture and leadership within the hospital. This role is best suited for someone with veterinary experience who wants to contribute to a busy, team-focused hospital.

Responsibilities

, giving the role variety and helping keep the day engaging.

may include: Patient restraint and handling Exam room support Treatment area support Laboratory support Surgery and procedure support Client communication Cleaning and stocking Boarding/kennel support General hospital workflow support Who We’re Looking For Previous veterinary experience preferred Reliable and dependable Positive and team-oriented Comfortable in a busy hospital environment Strong communication skills Willing to help across clinical and boarding areas Interested in learning and growing Able to contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a welcoming veterinary team, work in a beautiful hospital, and continue building their skills in a practice where people genuinely enjoy working together.

What You’Ll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will help support patient care, hospital flow, and boarding operations.

Perks

for Your Pets Too!

Benefits

designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

1 plus year veterinary experience or education Team-oriented Ability to multi-task Ability to lift 50 pounds Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams.