Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join a supportive team in a friendly environment. This role offers an opportunity to utilize your skills in a variety of areas, including patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and compassionate care. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization encourages continued education and offers numerous benefits, including competitive wages and tuition support. If you're passionate about animal care and want to thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous petcare discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• Utilize your credentials to provide excellent care and support.
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support Technician and Doctor teams in a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experiences for pet parents.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Education

Veterinary Technician credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

VCA Old Canal is seeking a full time Veterinary Technician to join the team at our AAHA accredited, GP practice in Plainville, CT!

We have a friendly, supportive culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We want you to be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be and are committed to promote and encourage that growth every day! There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The pay range for this position is $20 - $25 / hour.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.