Certified Veterinary Technician — Hands-On Care & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Paid vacation & sick days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

VCA Plainfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, experienced team in Plainfield, CT. This hands-on role focuses on patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support, with opportunities for growth into a supervisory position.

The position offers a dynamic environment in a full-service general practice, enabling you to work across wellness, diagnostics, and surgical procedures with modern equipment and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required.
• Hands-on role with patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support.
• Growth opportunities toward supervision with continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical exams and collects histories and vitals for the veterinary team.
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments with accurate dosing and documentation.
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy.
• Inducts and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia

Surgical assisting

Radiography

Lab work

Dental care

Client education

Education

CVT certification

Job description

VCA Plainfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, experienced team in Plainfield, CT. This hands-on role focuses on patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support, with opportunities for growth into a supervisory position.

The position offers a dynamic environment in a full-service general practice, enabling you to work across wellness, diagnostics, and surgical procedures with modern equipment and a collaborative team.