Registered Veterinary Technician

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role emphasizes quality medicine and client education, providing the opportunity to work closely with animals and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to animal welfare and a passion for continuous learning. With a supportive environment that encourages professional development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional experience preferred.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Procedures Knowledge

Client Communication Skills

Animal Restraint Techniques

Anesthesia Administration

Sample Collection Methods

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Led by Dr. Nancy Fox, the mission of Animal Hospital of Avon is to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client education, so they can provide the best care for their patients. Our hospital offers wellness and vaccination programs, surgery, dental cleaning, and nutritional counseling.

Our amazing team of medical and customer service professionals consistently strive to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client collaboration and education. Together we can create the best plan that works for pets and their families!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturdays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16 - 20/hr dependent on licensure status and experience

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/