Cats Limited Veterinary Hospital·West Hartford, Connecticut
Provide comprehensive support for feline patients, including handling, restraint, and assistance with diagnostics and surgery. Manage client communication and education while supporting the overall treatment workflow in a cat-exclusive hospital.
4-Day Work Week. All Cats, All the Time.
We're a feline-exclusive, AAHA-accredited hospital in West Hartford, CT, built from the ground up around how cats experience veterinary care.
Quieter rooms.
Slower pace.
Handling techniques designed specifically for feline patients, not adapted from dog protocols.
It's a calmer environment for cats and for the people who work here, too.
We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who already has some hands-on experience and is excited to keep growing. Someone who leads with kindness, communicates well, stays curious, and genuinely enjoys building relationships with clients and coworkers, not just checking tasks off a list.
$17–22/hour, based on experience.
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. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Where uncommon support partners with joy.
Candidates should have prior veterinary experience and a strong passion for feline medicine. The ideal fit is a compassionate, adaptable individual with high emotional intelligence and a desire for long-term professional growth.
Market context
In Connecticut, veterinary assistant roles are typically competitive because clinics look for prior animal-care experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm in fast-paced settings. For this position, a background in veterinary work and a clear interest in feline medicine stand out, along with the flexibility and emotional intelligence needed for long-term growth. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster. If you apply, highlight hands-on veterinary experience and any cat-specific clinical exposure.