Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Montville (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401K with company match

Generous pet care discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician in Montville, Connecticut. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive salary ($22.00-$30.00/hour), and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401K with company match. Candidates should be graduates of an AVMA-accredited program and possess skills in veterinary care, including venipuncture and anesthesia. Join our supportive team and advance your career in a fun and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AVMA-accredited technician program with certification.
• Working knowledge of routine diagnostic testing and radiology, anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• Experience with nursing care, catheter placement, and venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent comprehensive medical care including routine diagnostic testing.
• Assist with digital radiology, anesthesia administration, surgery, and dentistry.
• Provide nursing care and help in routine office appointments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Multi-tasking ability

Veterinary care knowledge

Education

Graduated from an AVMA-accredited technician program

Job description

We are a busy small animal hospital that is looking for the right person to join our team. We are looking for someone who is energetic, compassionate and has great attention to detail. You will learn and advance your career in our fun, fast-paced hospital located in Northern New Jersey. We utilize our Technicians to their fullest potential and give them every opportunity to use the skills they learned in school. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Hours do include some evenings (to 6pm) and alternating Saturdays. At Montville Veterinary Group we know that maintaining a good work/life balance is key in supporting the long term health of your career. We offer flexible scheduling, paid holidays off, no on-call, and reasonable office hours.

We are seeking a part-time or full-time experienced Veterinary Technician who has graduated from an AVMA-accredited technician program. Our technicians use their training to deliver excellent comprehensive medical care including: routine diagnostic testing, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, nursing care and assisting in routine office appointments. Our technicians also assist our team of doctors with digital radiology, anesthesia administration/monitoring, surgery, and dentistry with digital x‑ray.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Completion of an AVMA-accredited technician program with certification
• Detail-oriented and a self-starter
• Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Working knowledge of routine diagnostic testing and radiology, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dentistry, nursing care, catheter placement, and venipuncture

Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), 401K retirement package with company match, generous pet care discounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

The base hourly range for this position is $22.00-$30.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.