Surgery Veterinary Technician - Newtown Veterinary Specialists

PetVet Care Centers; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Newtown, Connecticut, is looking for a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role includes providing veterinary care, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should have at least 1 year of anesthesia experience in a veterinary practice.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $24–$30 per hour, with full-time hours and a variety of benefits, including medical insurance and team member discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year of experience running anesthesia in a veterinary practice.
• Experience with advanced procedures; able to create drug protocols with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, and administering medications.
• Assist during surgery by assembling required supplies and providing support as directed.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Intravenous catheter placement

Job description

UP TO $1,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED FOR QUALIFIED FULL-TIME CANDIDATES!

PetVet Care Centers' Newtown Veterinary Specialists

We are seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position Overview

Supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Assist during surgery and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients, and providing support as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following standards and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of patients, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, and verify receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release patients to their owners as directed; ensure animals released are clean and properly groomed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Schedule

• Full Time, Day Shift
• Wednesday through Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• On‑call schedules rotate; once trained, candidate should support on‑call procedures on rotating evenings and weekends.
• Schedule is on a consistent rotation and can be discussed if changes are needed.

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• Experience in surgery using a ventilator.
• Experience with orthopedic and thoracic procedures.

Qualifications (Required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year of experience running anesthesia in a veterinary practice.
• Experience with advanced procedures; able to create drug protocols with guidance and induce, intubate, and recover patients.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle – relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$24–$30 USD per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.