Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Continuing education allowance

Education partnerships with VCA Vet Te

Pet care discounts

Scholarships and test prep

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for ER/ICU, Surgery, or Internal Medicine teams. You’ll work hands-on with board-certified specialists on high-acuity cases using state-of-the-art technology.

Compensation includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus and an hourly rate of $27.00–$40.00, with full-time schedules (3x12s or 4x10s). Training and education are prioritized within a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with ER/ICU exposure.
• Proven ability to triage emergency patients with team coordination.
• Experience with radiographs, blood work and point-of-care tests.

Responsibilities

• Triages emergency patients with a veterinary team.
• Continuously monitors ICU patients and tracks vitals.
• Places IV catheters and manages fluids/CRIs per orders.

Skills

ER/ICU triage

ICU monitoring

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy/CRIs

Medications administration

Diagnostics - radiographs

Surgical assistance

Post‑op care

Education

CVT certification

Job description

$4,000 Sign on bonus, paid at 30 days, 1 year commitment required

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day - and we know it.

We're looking for compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians to join our ER/ICU , Surgery , or Internal Medicine teams - departments that value your skills, respect your expertise, and give you the tools to actually use them. This is hands-on work where your training gets put to real use, whatever department you land in.

Since 1997, VREC has served as an AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital - and today, it's also a teaching hospital. VREC is home to the VCA Vet Tech Academy , where Credentialed Veterinary Technician students train alongside our associates, building real clinical skills in real time. Whether you're drawn to the fast-moving intensity of ER/ICU, the precision of Surgery, or the diagnostic puzzle-solving of Internal Medicine, you'll be working alongside board-certified specialists on complex, high-acuity cases using state-of-the‑art technology - in a hospital that values communication, teamwork, and hands‑on learning as much as clinical skill.

Compensation: $27.00 - $40.00/hr, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

Schedule: Full-time, (3) 12s , or (4) 10 hour shifts

Learn more about us here: https://vcahospitals.com/veterinary-referral-and-emergency-center/hospital

What You'll Do

CVT Skills - ER/ICU

• Triages incoming emergency patients, assessing severity and prioritizing care alongside a full veterinary team
• Monitors hospitalized ICU patients continuously, tracking vitals and catching early signs of change across multiple ongoing cases
• Places IV catheters, draws blood, and manages fluid therapy and CRIs for critical and recovering patients
• Assists with stabilization and treatment plans, adjusting care in real time as patients progress
• Administers medications accurately per veterinarian orders, including controlled substances, with careful documentation
• Performs and assists with diagnostics - radiographs, blood work, and point‑of‑care testing

CVT Skills - Surgery

• Preps patients for procedures - clipping, positioning, and aseptic technique - and sets up sterile surgical suites
• Monitors anesthesia throughout procedures, tracking vitals and adjusting under doctor direction
• Assists surgeons directly during complex procedures, anticipating next steps and instrument needs
• Manages surgical instrument sterilization, packing, and autoclave operation
• Oversees post‑op recovery, including pain management, wound monitoring, and comfort care
• Builds real fluency in surgical case flow - from consult to discharge

CVT Skills - Internal Medicine

• Assists with advanced diagnostics including endoscopy, ultrasound‑guided procedures, and biopsy collection
• Supports internists on complex, often multi‑system cases that require real diagnostic problem‑solving
• Places catheters, draws labs, and preps samples for in‑house and outside lab processing
• Assists with chemotherapy administration and monitoring for oncology‑adjacent IM cases
• Educates clients on treatment plans and home care for chronic and complex conditions
• Manages ongoing case documentation for patients with evolving, long‑term treatment needs

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Growth & Education

• $750/year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
• Up to 16 paid continuing education hours per year
• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer‑paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE‑approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Time Off & Family Support

• Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement days

Health & Wellness

• Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)

Perks for You & Your Pets

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Compensation & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer con