Veterinary Technician - Overnight - Inpatient

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Team building events

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Middletown, CT is seeking a Veterinary Technician - Overnight - Inpatient to join our emergency care team. You will provide nursing support, monitor patients, and assist veterinarians through the night.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hospital experience, a Veterinary Technology degree or CVT license, and comfort with restraint, venipuncture, IV placement, CPR, and client communication. EzyVet and SmartFlow experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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; compensation increases with CVT.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency inpatients overnight.
• Assist veterinarians during night shifts and rescue procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and assist with diagnostics.

Skills

Restraint

Venipuncture

IV Catheter

CPR

Client communication

Education

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

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 - Overnight - Inpatient

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.

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