Veterinary Technician - Primary Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Veterinary Technician to join their Primary Care team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide vital care to pets while collaborating closely with a dedicated team. With a commitment to continuing education and career advancement, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your input and expertise. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous employee pet care discount. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental Health Focused Services

Supportive culture with social events

Competitive paid time off & holidays

Career Growth & Training Opportunities

Safe Harbor 401K with up to a 4% match

Employee pet care discount

Annual uniform allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to pets at all health stages.
• Collaborate with team members for optimal patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Technician experience

Anesthesia and monitoring

Phlebotomy

Client service principles

Education

Associates in Veterinary Technology

CVT license

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you a Veterinary Technician with a passion for Primary Care? Our dynamic team at Mountain Lore Veterinary is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled technician to join our growing Primary Care team in Plantsville, 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 hospital 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 for this role is comfortable with all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, drug calculations and protocols, dentistry, and surgery. 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
• A Safe Harbor 401K with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting
• Up to 75% employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance

Compensation: Based on experience starting at $19.50-$23.00 an hour.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position:

4 days a week / 10-hour shifts (8am-6pm)

Weekends and Holidays are required.

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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