Certified Veterinary Technician

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established animal hospital in Falls Village, CT, is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician. This role offers excellent benefits, including a sign-on bonus, and provides an opportunity for continuous education. Join a compassionate team and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

PTO and Holiday Pay

Medical, Vision and Dental plans

401K with company match

Continuing education stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience.
• Ability to run and monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery.
• Experience in client communication and performing general technical duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for in-patient medical care, administering medications.
• Prepare anesthesia equipment and sterilize instruments.
• Assist in out-patient appointments and inventory control.

Skills

Client communication

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Running and monitoring anesthesia

Assisting in surgery

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Scribenote

Impromed software

Heska lab equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Certified Veterinary Technician!

$1500 Sign on bonus for qualifided candidates

Sand Road Animal Hospital - Falls Village, CT

www.sandroadanimals.com

Sand Road Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our friendly and dedicated team! If you're looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment and work alongside a compassionate group of professionals, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule:

• Full-Time | Wednesday - Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation:

• $22 - $25/hour, based on experience

What You'll Do:
We're looking for a CVT with at least 1 year of experience who is confident in:

• Running and monitoring anesthesia
• Assisting in surgery
• Client communication
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• All general technical duties

You'll work with modern tools like Scribenote for AI charting, Impromed software, and in-house Heska lab equipment.

About Us:
We are a well-established, dog-and-cat-only hospital with a growing team, soon to include four veterinarians. Our Certified Veterinary Technicians are fully utilized and actively supported through continuous learning and mentorship.

We offer:

• A fun, collaborative, and professional work environment
• Emphasis on integrity, transparency, and growth
• Services including soft tissue surgery, oncology, laser therapy, and ultrasound

Why Falls Village, CT?
Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Mountains and named for the stunning nearby waterfalls, Falls Village offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, biking, and fishing. Need a city escape? New York City and Boston are just a couple of hours away.

Ready to Join a Hospital That Invests in Your Future?
Apply today and be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and top-tier veterinary care.

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

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

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.