Veterinary Technician - Primary Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lebanon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join a collaborative team in Lebanon, CT. This part-time position offers a supportive culture and opportunities for career growth and training. You will play a crucial role in providing quality care to pets, ensuring their health and well-being. With a commitment to continuing education and a positive work environment, this role is perfect for someone passionate about animal care. Join a team that values your input and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive Paid Time Off

Mental Health Focused Services

Social Events & Team Building

Career Growth Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, monitoring, and phlebotomy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey.
• Assist with anesthesia, client education, and surgical procedures.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Experience

Anesthesia and Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Client Education

Drug Calculations

Dentistry

Surgery

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Associates in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Our dynamic team at Lebanon Veterinary Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled technician to join our growing Primary Care team in Lebanon, CT. Here you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey.

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:

• Environment of Collaboration: Our satellite locations work closely together with each other as well as the Specialty/ER location in Middletown to provide the best possible care for the pets we see.
• 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, an annual symposium, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your 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.

About you:

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our preferred candidate is someone who feels the same. The ideal candidate is confident in their technical skills and abilities including but not limited to all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, client education, drug calculations and protocols, dentistry, and surgery. This person should also be confident in interpersonal communication, a positive team player, and a positive example for all staff members. Most importantly, we want this person to be the right fit for our team, as our positive culture is something we highly value. We highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up, as your input is not only valued but can make a difference.

What's 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

Compensation: $19.50-$23.00/ hour depending on level of experience.

Anticipated Schedule:
2-3 days a week / 10-hour shifts

Flexibility with the scheduling requested.

Weekends required.

About us:

Lebanon Veterinary Hospital has been providing quality care to the pets and families of Lebanon since the 1970s. We are pleased to have recently partnered with Pieper Veterinary, a veterinarian-led group with emergency, specialty, and primary care locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maine. With this partnership, we are excited to have more dedicated resources for our team including building a brand-new addition to continue our mission to provide quality care to the pets and people in our community.

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

• 1-3 years Veterinary Technician experience.
• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of 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 prepare 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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