Veterinary Technician – Inpatient Nursing – 1st shift

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Mental Health Focused Services

Team Building

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary/Cove Animal Health in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Technician for inpatient nursing on the 1st shift. Join a collaborative, supportive team delivering high-quality care to hospitalized pets.

You should have at least one year of nursing-focused experience in a busy hospital; CPR, anesthesia support, and IV catheter placement are valued. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and a culture of growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a busy hospital focusing on nursing care.
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist with anesthesia, monitoring, and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and coordinate with the veterinary team.
• Communicate with pet owners and schedule tests as needed.

Skills

restraint

venipuncture

IV catheter placement

anesthesia

CPR

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Education

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

CVT license

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM OF
PASSIONATE AND
DEDICATED
PROFESSIONALS!

Positions are available at all of the hospitals within the COVE Veterinary network. You’ll have the opportunity to practice the highest level of care, along with great benefits and a supportive work environment.

Explore many exciting opportunities with COVE!

COVE’s five respected regional brands offer positions for all veterinary professionals in Connecticut, Massachusetts/Rhode Island, Maine, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Veterinary Technician – Inpatient Nursing – 1st shift

Are you a Veterinary Technician ready to apply your full range of skills and be a valued member of a collaborative, supportive team?

At Pieper Veterinary, we’re looking for passionate professionals who take pride in their work and are committed to making a difference for pets and their families. Join us at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Facility in Middletown, CT, where your expertise, compassion, and teamwork will be recognized and celebrated.

Our vision is simple: to make the community—and the animals and people in it—happier and healthier. If that resonates with you, we invite you to explore a career with us.

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, Radiology, 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’re seeking a candidate who shares that mindset. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment, alongside maintaining a high standard of patient care.

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician who is confident with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia, with at least one year of experience in a busy hospital focused on nursing care. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus, but not required.

Collaboration is highly valued on our team, and we encourage all staff members to speak up—your insights are not only welcomed but can make a meaningful difference in patient care and team success.

Candidates must have minimum 1 year or more of veterinary technician nursing experience.

Anticipated Schedule: This is a full-time position:
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - 6am-6pm
Weekends and holidays are required.

Compensation:
Starting at $22.50-$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

• At least 1 year or more of experience in a busy hospital, focusing on nursing care.
• Associates degree 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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