Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Paid CE hours

Vet discounts

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT is seeking a compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, provides hands-on patient care, anesthesia, surgery assistance, and diagnostics.

As a CVT, you will work with veterinarians and a dedicated care team across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery using modern technology in a hospital built on excellence. We offer ongoing education and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CVT with hands-on experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery assistance.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams, vaccines, and treatments with accurate dosing.
• Places IV catheters, venipuncture, and manages fluids.
• Induces, monitors, and maintains anesthesia during procedures.
• Assists in surgeries including spay/neuter and instrument prep.
• Performs radiography and in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis).
• Provides dental care support and radiographs.

Skills

Certified Veterinary Technician

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Tools

Radiography

Job description

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

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use - patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.

As a CVT at VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in Shelton, CT, gaining hands-on experience across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery - working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine.

Compensation : $20.00 - $23.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.

Schedule: Full time (4) 10 hour shifts, rotating Saturdays

Certified Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team

• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed, with accurate dosing and documentation

• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy

• Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout

• Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization

• Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.)

• Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs

• Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at-home care instructions

• Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team

• Supports patient comfort and handling across a wide variety of routine and more involved cases

We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table - our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:

Career Growth & Education

• $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs

• Up to 16 paid continue 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 contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options

• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs

• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid basic life insurance

...and more!

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.

We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.

Interested in this opportunity?

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

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!