Certified Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Veterinary Partners seeks a passionate Certified Veterinary Technician to join their well-established team at Greenwich Animal Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality veterinary care in a supportive environment, with competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and ample opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off up to 120 hours

401(k) with company match

CE stipend of $500

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a veterinary hospital experience.
• Must be certified in Connecticut, able to work at the full scope of practice.
• Ability to physically manage up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery.
• Administer medications and assist in treatments.
• Collect thorough patient histories and communicate with clients.

Skills

Patient Care

Anesthesia Monitoring

Client Communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician License in CT

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Overview

We're Hiring: Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

We're Hiring: Certified Veterinary Technician

Learn more about us: www.greenwichanimalhospital.com

Greenwich Animal Hospital - Greenwich, CT

• Location: 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
  
  

For over 75 years, Greenwich Animal Hospital has proudly served the Greenwich, CT community with exceptional veterinary care. We're a five-doctor AAHA-accredited small animal general practice, and we’re looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our passionate, skilled team!

Position Details

• ️ Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM shifts)
• Occasional Saturday Urgent Care shifts available (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a veterinary hospital
• License: Certified in CT and able to work at the full scope of practice
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $38-$42 per hour
• $5/hour differential for Saturday Urgent Care shifts
• PTO: 120 hours annually
• Full utilization of your skills and license in a collaborative setting
  
  

???? Services We Provide

• ️ Soft Tissue Surgery
• Ultrasound & EKG
• In-house Lab (Zoetis & IDEXX)
• ???? Behavioral Consultations
• Dental Cleanings & Dental Radiographs
• ️ Digital Radiology
• AI-Powered Charting with Scribenote
• Practice Software: Impromed
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery
• ???? Perform dental cleanings and x-rays
• ️ Collect thorough patient histories
• Assist in reviewing and implementing treatment plans
• Take and evaluate digital radiographs
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members
  
  

Why Greenwich Animal Hospital?

At Greenwich Animal Hospital, we combine modern medicine with a legacy of care. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow, be challenged, and make a difference — every single day.

Ready to elevate your veterinary career?

Join a hospital that truly values your experience, voice, and passion for animal health. Come join our team!

Benefits

We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO increases with years of service
• 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation
  
  

Bonuses & Retirement

• Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1
  
  

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Maternity leave
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
• 24/7 access to experts
• Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more
  

Optional Insurances

• Life & AD&D
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  
  

Professional Perks

• Uniform allowance
• CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
• $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
• Pet care discounts
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
  

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
  
  

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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