Veterinary Technician - Overnight - Inpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Team building & social events

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Technician for overnight inpatient nursing. You will join our emergency care team, providing compassionate, skilled nursing care during the overnight shift.

The role offers growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and a focus on teamwork and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• At least 1 year in a busy hospital focusing on nursing care.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of instruments, sterilization, and patient prep.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient nursing care for emergency patients.
• Assist with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement and treatments.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing care

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Restraint

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

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.

Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Nursing - Overnights

Description:
Are you a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician looking to make a difference in emergency care?

Join our dedicated overnight inpatient team, where your expertise will help save lives and provide critical care to pets in need. We offer a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about providing top-notch veterinary care during the hours when it's needed most, we want to hear from you!

Our vision is a simple one here at Pieper Memorial located in Middletown, CT. We aspire to make the community, the animals, and the people in it happier and healthier. If these 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, 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. Communication is key in a clinical setting, and we are looking for those multitaskers that can manage that as well as maintain a high standard of care for their patients.

We are seeking a technician who is already comfortable with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, NG tubes, Nasal Cannulas, etc. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and Smartflow are an additional plus, but not required. We highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up as your input is not only valued but can make a difference.

Anticipated Schedule:

This is a Full-Time Overnight position: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - 9pm-7am

Compensation:
$22.50 - $30.00 an hour depending on experience plus overnight shift differential ($5.00/hr).

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. (additional compensation provided for CVT)
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to provide care for patients requiring this.
• 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.

Pieper Veterinary is proud to be part of the COVE Animal Health family. Follow Pieper on social media, and connect with COVE on LinkedIn for more updates.