Credentialed Veterinary Technician

AAVMP; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match up to 4%

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic in South Windsor, CT is seeking a compassionate Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Rarebreed team. You’ll work with the latest technology, contribute to high quality patient care, and enjoy a family-like environment with teammates who value balance and collaboration.

We offer a 4-day work week with no weekend hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for state‑of‑the‑art training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or license (LVT) required.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
• Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT)

Job description

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our fun-loving, family-like environment means you'll probably become best friends with your coworkers through fun team building activities, lunches and collaborating. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice located in South Windsor, CT. The practice itself has been well established for over 20 years in the community, and we pride ourselves on a small town-homey feel that is extremely family oriented not only for our clients but our staff as well. Our typical day consists of seeing a mix of both sick and wellness appointments, as well as surgery days for dentals and routine surgeries. Here at SWVC, we believe autonomy over your specific position leads to better job satisfaction and more pets helped in the community which is why we strive to foster a work environment that caters to each individual's passions and interests. As a hospital, we value work-life balance and offer 4-day work weeks with no weekend hours.

Veterinary Technician

South Windsor Veterinary Clinic in South Windsor, CT

Salary: $24.00-26.00/hr (based on experience)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

BENEFITS

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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