Full-Time

Veterinary Assistant

Posted on 5/14/2026

Alliance Animal Health

Alliance Animal Health

201-500 employees

Tailored business solutions for veterinary practices

No salary listed

New Canaan, CT, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Responsibilities
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment while supporting patient care and daily operations
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to ensure a hygienic and organized workspace
  • Safely and effectively restraining pets for examinations, treatments, and procedures
  • Assisting with diagnostic imaging
  • Accurately administering medications in accordance with prescribed treatment plans
  • Supporting overall hospital operations and workflow as needed
  • Contributing to a collaborative and high-quality standard of care
Desired Qualifications
  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
Alliance Animal Health

Alliance Animal Health

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Alliance Animal Health provides tailored business solutions and ongoing support to veterinary practices, partnering with local clinics to help them run more efficiently and profitably. Its offerings include customized services, flexible deal structures, equipment replacement, staff benefits, and recruitment support, plus education stipends for veterinary students who join partner clinics. The company helps clinics grow and navigate daily challenges, while preserving each clinic’s unique culture. Revenue comes from partnerships with the clinics it supports. The overall goal is to free veterinary professionals from ownership burdens so they can focus on quality animal care, attract talent, and achieve sustained practice growth.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reached 200th partner in 27 states, enabling rapid expansion.
  • L Catterton 2022 investment at $750-800M fuels acquisitions.
  • Analytics and buying power counter online sales pressures.

What critics are saying

  • L Catterton forces expansion, diluting autonomy and causing exits.
  • Mars Veterinary crushes with 1,500 clinics, eroding retention.
  • Veterinarian shortage halves growth; tele-vet siphons 15-20% visits.

What makes Alliance Animal Health unique

  • Joint-venture model retains veterinarian equity and medical autonomy.
  • Customized support preserves local culture across 300+ partners.
  • Founded 2017 by Sussman, Sloane, Zhang for tailored business solutions.

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Company News

The National Law Review
Mar 4th, 2026
Madeline Zurowsky, DVM, CVBL, Recognized by Influential Women, Advances Veterinary Education and Mentorship Nationwide

Madeline Zurowsky, DVM, CVBL, recognized by Influential Women, advances veterinary education and mentorship nationwide. GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Campus and Industry Partnerships: Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health Empowers Early-Career Veterinarians Through Innovation and Leadership Madeline Zurowsky, DVM, CVBL, affectionately known as Dr. Z, is an energetic small animal veterinarian and Campus and Industry Partnerships Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health. With more than a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Zurowsky has built a dynamic career that bridges clinical excellence, mentorship, and educational leadership - helping shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. In her current role, Dr. Zurowsky travels nationwide recruiting veterinary students, leading hands-on surgical workshops, and delivering professional development programs designed to prepare new graduates for confident, competent clinical practice. She is also the creator of VetPop!, a unique monthly pop-music-themed workshop series that transforms continuing education into an engaging and memorable experience for students and young veterinarians. Before joining Alliance Animal Health, Dr. Zurowsky practiced small animal medicine at Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital and Resort in North Carolina. There, she specialized in general surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine, while also developing comprehensive training programs for veterinary technicians and assistants. Her focus on client communication, pain management, and staff education strengthened both patient outcomes and team performance. Her transition into a hybrid educational and corporate leadership role was inspired by the flexibility needed to support her husband's military service and her desire to expand her impact across the veterinary profession. A lifelong learner and servant leader, Dr. Zurowsky earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Clemson University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is certified as a Veterinary Business Leader through the North American Veterinary Community and is an active member of multiple professional veterinary associations. Her accolades include the DOCS Clinical Proficiency Award, Friends of the NCVMA Award, DARE Leadership Award, Daughters of the American Revolution Young Leader Award, and the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award - recognitions that reflect both clinical skill and leadership excellence. Dedicated to addressing workforce challenges and reducing burnout, Dr. Zurowsky is committed to building strong mentorship networks and supporting veterinarians during their most formative years. She can be reached at [email protected]. When not traveling or working, Dr. Zurowsky enjoys attending concerts, cheering on her favorite sports teams, golfing with her husband, and capturing selfies with her two beloved Corgis, Middleton "Mids" and Paddington "Pads." Influential Women Influential Women provides a platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, share their perspectives, and create content that empowers themselves and others. Through storytelling, thought leadership, and creative expression, Influential Women amplifies voices that inspire change. Editorial Team Influential Women email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

PRLog
Feb 1st, 2024
Community, Growth, And Success: Alliance Animal Health Welcomes 200Th Partner Practice

With more partner practices, Alliance Animal Health's commitment to local-level ownership and medical autonomy growsMedia ContactMallory Van Zyl***@allianceanimal.com7202953726 Mallory Van Zyl7202953726End-- Alliance Animal Health, proudly announces the addition of the 200th veterinary partner practice in the Alliance Animal Health family, further solidifying their position as a leader in the U.S. veterinary industry. The newest partner practice exemplifies Alliance Animal Health's continued success and expansive reach across 27 states. ​CEO Matt Sussman reflects on what it means to him. "We're on a mission to serve those who love pets, and with each new partnership, our commitment grows stronger. I'm proud that the promises we have made to each partner practice from the onset ring true today: we provide complete medical autonomy, we maintain the local culture, and we help each practice grow through custom business solutions

PitchBook
Dec 14th, 2021
L Catterton invests into Alliance Animal Health

L Catterton has invested in veterinary hospital operator Alliance Animal Health at a valuation between $750 million and $800 million, Axios reported.

Axios
Dec 13th, 2021
L Catterton invests in pet hospital chain Alliance Animal Health

Private equity has an insatiable appetite for vet care deals.