Certified Veterinary Technician — Hands-on Care & Growth

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

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.