Veterinary Technician

COVE Animal Health; Essex (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CVT incentive

Job summary

Essex Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality nursing care and support wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, and patient monitoring. You will educate clients and contribute to excellent patient care within a collaborative team.

Join our team at Essex Veterinary Clinic, part of Pieper Veterinary and COVE Animal Health, with opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a busy veterinary hospital focusing on nursing care.
• Strong technical veterinary technician skills including phlebotomy and anesthesia
• Knowledge of veterinary instruments, equipment, and patient care procedures
• Understanding of sterilization techniques and surgical support responsibilities
• Ability to educate clients and provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
• Availability to work the posted schedule, including rotating Saturdays
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• As our Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care while supporting wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and client education.
• You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values your expertise, input, and commitment to excellent patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia

Sterilization

Client education

Team collaboration

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

CVT credential

Tools

EzyVet

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Pay: $21.00-$30.00/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM | Rotating Saturdays, 7:30 AM-2:00 PM
Incentives: Additional compensation available for CVT credentialed technicians

WHY ESSEX VETERINARY CLINIC

At Essex Veterinary Clinic, part of Pieper Veterinary, our mission is simple: to make the community, and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. Our primary care team works closely with neighboring Pieper hospitals and the Specialty/ER team in Middletown to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborative medical support. We foster an environment where continuing education, mentorship, and career growth are not just encouraged, they're expected.

As our Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care while supporting wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and client education. You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values your expertise, input, and commitment to excellent patient care.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a busy veterinary hospital with a focus on nursing care


• Strong technical veterinary technician skills including phlebotomy and anesthesia


• Knowledge of veterinary instruments, equipment, and patient care procedures


• Understanding of sterilization techniques and surgical support responsibilities


• Ability to educate clients and provide exceptional customer service


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members


• Availability to work the posted schedule, including rotating Saturdays


• Must be at least 18 years of age

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology


• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential


• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental cleanings


• Experience with CPR protocols


• Experience using EzyVet


• Advanced surgery support experience


• Strong interest in continued professional development and mentorship opportunities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Essex Veterinary Clinic/Pieper Veterinary/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.