Veterinary Technician – Inpatient Nursing – 1st shift

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with employer match

Pet care discount

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary is seeking a Veterinary Technician to contribute to a collaborative team focused on high-quality pet care. You will perform nursing duties, assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring, and support a range of procedures in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and a passion for animal welfare with at least one year of experience. A CVT license is a plus, and experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and multitasking in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology considered a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Experience with anesthesia and monitoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a busy hospital.
• Assist with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement and anesthesia.
• Support CPR processes and patient monitoring as needed.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and team for quality patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Anesthesia

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

CPR knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Description

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 were 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 communityand the animals and people in ithappier 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 its 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 were 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 upyour insights are not only welcomed but can make a meaningful difference in patient care and team success

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full time position Sunday Monday Tuesday and Friday 6am 4pm OR Saturday Sunday and Monday 6am 6pm Holidays are required

Compensation

Starting at 2250 3000hour dependent upon experience

Whats in it for you

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401k plan with strong employer match
• Up to 75 employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance

Team Building

We know its 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
• Phlebotomy
• 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 to accept direction on given assignments
• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• ACP1