Vet Tech
$52,000–$66,560 year
On-siteMiddletown, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct compassionate, cutting-edge care for patients with neurological conditions alongside specialists in a collaborative Neurology Department. Perform restraint, venipuncture, and anesthesia protocols while managing surgical procedures and admitted patient nursing care. Utilize knowledge of basic laboratory tests and veterinary instruments to support the team in delivering high-quality care. This role requires a Certified Veterinary Technician with 1-3 years of experience, working 4 days a week in 10-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Starting pay ranges from $25.00 to $32.00 per hour, with additional bonuses for VTS certification.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- 1-3 years Veterinary Technician experience
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
- Weekend shifts and holidays are required
- 4 days a week / 10-hour shifts
- Strong communication skills both with clients and colleagues
- Comfortable with restraint
- Comfortable with venipuncture
- Comfortable with anesthesia
- Experience providing nursing care and husbandry for admitted patients
- Knowledge of basic laboratory tests
- Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
Desired Qualifications
- Associates in Veterinary Technology
- CVT license
- Phlebotomy
- IV Catheterization (peripheral)
- Experience with CPR
- Experience with EzyVet
- Experience with SmartFlow
- Genuine passion for anesthetic protocols and surgical procedures
- Meticulous attention to detail
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