Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonus program

Comprehensive medical coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Six paid holidays

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider located in Connecticut seeks an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their busy team. The role emphasizes the importance of professional development, includes a supportive atmosphere, and offers a competitive compensation package. Responsibilities include patient handling, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency care. The workplace promotes a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling and substantial benefits including medical insurance and educational support.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain thorough medical histories.
• Experience in monitoring anesthesia.
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients.
• Strong history taking and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective patient handling and care.
• Provide emergency and surgical care.
• Document patient records succinctly.
• Obtain medical histories and accurately document records.
• Collaborate with doctors and staff to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Safe and effective patient handling and restraint

Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines

Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring

Ability to accurately triage patients

Solid technical skills including venipuncture

Collaborative, team-first mindset

Commitment to continued learning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Who We Are

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 4 x 10‑hour days

Position Details

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is a busy 2‑doctor hospital in the heart of downtown Fairfield. We are looking to add an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to its fantastic team. Here, you can develop professionally and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We strive for a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work‑life balance.

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Supportive doctors & leadership
• Mentoring and support for all team members
• A truly collaborative, drama‑free team
• Competitive pay & benefits
• CE encouraged and allowance provided
• A workplace where your voice matters

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring to the Team

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

What You’ll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience in monitoring anesthesia
• Emergency and surgical care – including IV catheter placement
• Obtaining diagnostics – including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in‑house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time only; after one year of service)
• Sick time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.