Veterinary Technician or Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture with team events

Competitive PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental Health Focused Services

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join the Radiology Department at Pieper Memorial, a VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital.

Open to experienced Veterinary Technicians and Assistants who want to advance imaging skills across X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and more. The role offers growth within a collaborative radiology team and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary setting, ER experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support or perform imaging procedures including radiology (X-ray), ultrasound, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and cardiology imaging.
• Tailor responsibilities to technician or assistant level based on skills and experience.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary radiology team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Prior veterinary experience

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasound

CT imaging

Echocardiography

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.

Veterinary Technician or Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging

Are you passionate about diagnostic imaging and want to be part of a collaborative, hands-on team in a fast-paced specialty hospital? Pieper Veterinary is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our Radiology Department at Pieper Memorial, a VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital located in Middletown, CT.

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to utilize your full skill set across multiple imaging modalities, or a Veterinary Assistant interested in gaining more experience by supporting procedures and learning from a top-tier radiology team— we want to hear from you! We are open to hiring at either level and will tailor responsibilities based on your skills and experience.

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 career 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.
• 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 strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment that is always evolving and communicates well with others.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our diagnostic imaging team, supporting or performing a range of imaging procedures including radiology (X-ray), ultrasound, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and cardiology imaging. We will tailor the position to your strengths, offering growth opportunities for both technician- and assistant-level applicants.

Compensation:
Depending on experience and credentials:
Veterinary Technicians - $21.50-$25.00 an hour
Veterinary Assistants - $19.50-$21.50 an hour

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a full-time position:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - shifts will be 8am-6pm and 9am-7pm.
Holidays are required.

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

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:

• Prior experience working in a veterinary setting, ideally in an ER setting.
• Experience in handling animals and performing basic animal care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion and patience when handling animals.
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology.
• Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents
• 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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