Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Progressive-Animal-Wellness-1; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon, CT seeks an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. The role is primarily a room technician with scheduled surgical time, valuing clinical knowledge, judgment, and strong communication.

You will handle anesthesia, dental procedures, record-keeping, client education, and collaboration across the hospital.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active, good-standing CT CVT license required.
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and out-of-state license transfer eligible.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture & IV catheter placement

Radiology positioning

Medication administration

Low-stress handling

Client education & communication

Critical thinking

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license in Connecticut

Job description

Progressive Animal Wellness is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — primarily as a room technician with dedicated surgical time built into the schedule. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $21.00 – $28.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule, currently Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with one to two rotating Saturdays per month (8:00 AM–1:00 PM). No on-call requirements.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of veterinary technician experience
• Active, good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license in Connecticut required
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

Why choose Progressive Animal Wellness?

Progressive Animal Wellness — PAW — is a 4-doctor small animal practice in Avon, offering advanced dentistry (including restorative and surgical procedures), ultrasound and echocardiography services, soft tissue surgery, comprehensive diagnostics, and full preventive and wellness care, all within a modern, expanded facility. CVTs at PAW work at the absolute top of their license — responsible for anesthesia induction through recovery, dental scaling and radiography, and active participation in diagnostic imaging, with a growing tech-led ultrasound program in development.

At PAW, you'll practice the kind of medicine you want to practice — progressive, thorough, and genuinely gold standard. Longer 40-minute appointment slots allow you to slow down, think, and treat every patient with the level of care you're proud of. Leadership is transparent, invested in your growth, and has a long track record of promoting from within. Many long-tenured team members have advanced into new roles — and that pathway is real here.

Located in scenic Avon, CT in the Farmington Valley — with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community — PAW offers the perfect blend of meaningful work and quality of life. No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and protected breaks. If you're looking for a supportive hospital where the medicine, the mentorship, and the balance all matter, PAW is worth a conversation.

Pay Range

$21 - $28 USD

Progressive Animal Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.