Veterinary Technician - ER - Overnights

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events & team building

Competitive PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental Health Services

401(k) with employer match

Team Building

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT seeks a skilled Veterinary Technician to join a high-performing Emergency Care team. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-first care, and staying calm under pressure in a busy hospital.

Applicants should have strong communication, restraint, and monitoring skills, with knowledge of anesthesia. EzyVet and SmartFlow experience is a plus. Compensation starts at $21.00–$30.00/hour with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring.
• Knowledge of scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency care teams during shifts.
• Restrain patients confidently and assist with procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs during procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow in a fast-paced hospital.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Anesthesia

Monitoring

Restraint

Emergency care

Multitasking

Education

Associates in Vet Tech (plus)

CVT license (plus)

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Positions are available across all hospitals in the Pieper Veterinary network. For over 80 years, we’ve cared for Connecticut’s pets and their families with compassion and expertise.

Joining our team means practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine in a supportive environment, with great benefits, collaborative colleagues, and a culture built on treating every pet as if they were our own.

Explore open roles and start your career with Pieper today.

Core Values

The core values below are the beliefs that guide us in our practice every day -- It's how we come to work.

We Love What We Do

We love what we do and who we do it for. We pay attention to the patient’s journey and we treat the individual. We're passionate and proud of our work, our patients and our team. We put our hearts into it.

Team Sport

We know the best way to care for our patients and clients is by working together. We respect, trust, support and encourage our co-workers. We have each other's back. We ask "How can I help?"

Laughter

The work we do is challenging, and we stay strong by lifting each other up. We feel a positive attitude and a little humor has the ability to make all the difference in someone's day.

We Can Handle It

In fact, we can handle anything. We take action while keeping our cool. We adapt to whatever comes through the door. We're decisive, confident and we are fearless. We like a good challenge and we do what is necessary.

Good People Work Here

We are united by the desire to be ethical, honest and responsible. We show integrity, compassion and respect and genuinely care about our work and our patients.

Description:
Are you a Veterinary Technician with a passion for Emergency Care?

Join the dedicated team at Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, where every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pets and the people who love them. We are seeking skilled and compassionate technicians who excel in fast-paced environments and remain calm, focused, and confident during critical moments.

Our vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out.

What to Expect:

• Commitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.
• Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within.
• Environment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, it's easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome.
• Environment of Collaboration: Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care.

About You:

We believe veterinary medicine is truly a team sport, and we are looking for a technician who shares that mindset. Clear, effective communication is essential in a busy clinical environment, and the ideal candidate can confidently multitask while consistently delivering high-quality patient care.

We are seeking a technician who is already comfortable with patient restraint, triage, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus, but not required. Collaboration is highly valued, and we encourage all team members to speak up—your insights matter and can truly make a difference for our patients and clients.

Anticipated Schedule:This is a full-time position:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday - 4pm-2am
Holidays are required.

Compensation:
Starting at $21.00-$30.00/hour dependent upon experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match
• Team Building

We know it's not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with!

Requirements

• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide "tableside" assistance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

EEO Statement:

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.

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