Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Discounts on veterinary services for pets

Job summary

Cats Limited, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, seeks a knowledgeable and passionate Veterinary Technician focused on feline medicine. The role emphasizes diagnostics, patient care, and effective communication within a dedicated team.

This AAHA-accredited hospital values continued learning and teamwork while ensuring a low-stress experience for both patients and clients. A supportive benefit package including flexible scheduling and continuing education is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required.
• Prior leadership or management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and manage patient workflow.
• Perform blood draws and cystocentesis.
• Provide client education and communicate effectively.

Skills

Veterinary diagnostics

Client education

Team collaboration

Feline handling

Surgery support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT)

Tools

IDEXX ProCyte

Ultrasound equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

Cats Limited - Veterinary Technician

Cats Limited is looking for a Veterinary Technician who doesn't just tolerate cats - you genuinely enjoy them, understand them, and want to keep building a career around feline medicine.

We are a feline-only, AAHA-accredited hospital in West Hartford, Connecticut focused entirely on feline medicine, behavior, handling, and creating a low‑stress experience for both cats and their people. This is not a mostly cats general practice – our entire hospital is designed around how cats experience veterinary care.

From feline-friendly handling and behavior support to advanced diagnostics, radioactive iodine therapy, and second‑opinion consultations, our team is deeply invested in continually improving the level of medicine and experience we provide.

We are looking for someone who is curious, emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and excited by the idea of becoming exceptionally good at feline medicine.

What makes Cats Limited different

• Cat‑exclusive, AAHA‑accredited hospital
• No routine weekends
• 4‑day work week structure
• Certified cat behavior expertise
• Strong technician utilization
• Long‑tenured, collaborative team
• Doctors who encourage learning and curiosity
• Calm, feline‑focused workflow and hospital design
• Clients who genuinely value the level of care and relationship built with the team

Our hospital includes

• IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst DX, and Sedivue
• Zomedica Truforma feline‑specific diagnostics
• Ultrasound
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Companion laser
• Radioactive iodine (I‑131) treatment program
• Traveling ultrasonographer for echocardiograms
• Advanced feline diagnostics and second‑opinion consultations

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and patient workflow
• Blood draws and cystocentesis
• Ultrasound‑guided cystocentesis
• Client education and communication
• Technician appointments
• Surgery and anesthesia support
• Feline handling and behavior‑based patient care
• Advanced feline medicine and I‑131 patient support

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
• Prior leadership or management experience required
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipuncture)
• Placing IV catheters
• Administering treatments
• Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery
• Providing emergency and critical care to patients
• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check

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

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.

Check us out at https://catslimited.com/