Veterinary Technician

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Bonding Leave

Pet Care Discounts

Pet Diagnostics Discounts

Pet Food Discounts

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital in Georgetown, CT is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Rarebreed clin ic team. You’ll work with the latest technology in a supportive, team-oriented hospital to deliver high-quality care for pets.

Expect $22.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience, plus a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Minimum one year veterinary experience; CVT/LVT is a bonus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CVT certification or LVT license is a bonus but not required.
• At least one year of veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
• Explain follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock treatment areas and inform inventory manager when supplies need ordering.
• Assist Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures and monitor anesthesia.
• Care for surgical materials and keep the operating room stocked and prepared.

Education

CVT or License (LVT) a bonus but not required

Job description

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital is seeking a talented Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our energetic environment means you'll thrive in a balanced fun working environment. 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.

https://georgetownvet.com/

Veterinary Technician

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital in Georgetown, CT

$22.00-$26.00 an hour based on experience

*Sign on Bonus up to $5000*

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
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss 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

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding :

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) a bonus but not required
• At least one year of prior veterinary experience

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. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

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

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.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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