Veterinary Technician – Overnight – Inpatient

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k plan

Pet care discount

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, seeks a skilled Veterinary Technician for the overnight inpatient team to provide critical care to pets in emergency situations.

We emphasize teamwork, high nursing standards, and ongoing education. Requirements include 1+ year in a busy hospital, an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology (CVT a plus), and CPR knowledge. EzyVet and SmartFlow experience are a plus but not required.

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; additional compensation provided for CVT.
• Phlebotomy knowledge and instrument handling are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient nursing care and emergency treatment.
• Assist with restraint, venipuncture, IV placement and critical procedures.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and team for high-quality patient care.

Skills

CPR

Nursing care

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

CVT license (plus)

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

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 its 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 goalsCareer 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 withinEnvironment 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 welcomeEnvironment 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 2250 3000 an hour depending on experience plus overnight shift differential 500hr

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

Team BuildingWe 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 additional compensation provided for CVT
• Phlebotomy
• 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 applyACP1