Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ridgeway (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated surgical and medical team as a Veterinary Assistant at a leading veterinary hospital. Enjoy a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and exceptional patient care, with a range of benefits aimed at supporting your health and career development. Opportunities for continued education and a unique workplace culture await you.

Benefits

Tuition support for Veterinary Technology degree

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Free mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Generous employee discounts

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training.
• Knowledge of patient care and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience and support our veterinary team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Join The VCA Davis Animal Hospital Team!

Location: 2053 West Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902

VCA Davis Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 6 doctor general practice in Stamford, CT. At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team?

You will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Compensation: $20 - $25 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com