Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health services

401(k) match

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Team building

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for the Surgery Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT. The role focuses on anesthesia and advanced surgical care with a collaborative, VECCS Level 1 certified hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with anesthesia, drug calculations, monitoring, and support for team-based care. In-house CE and mentorship toward VTS goals are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents.
• Ability to calculate CRIs and perform medical math.
• Experience with ventilators.
• Experience with specialty anesthesia (emergent procedures) is a must.
• Can read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit.
• Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation.
• Skilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Anesthetic monitoring

Drug calculations

CPR knowledge

ECG interpretation

Ventilator experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Veterinary is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians that are passionate about anesthesia and advanced surgical care to join our Surgery Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center located in Middletown, CT.

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:

• 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, 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.

The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with anesthesia, various drug calculations and protocols, and excels at anesthetic monitoring. Previous experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role. 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.

A VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) is highly desirable (not required) and would receive additional compensation.

Compensation:

$24.00-$30.00/hour dependent upon experience

Anticipated schedule:

This is a full-time schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday - 9am-7pm
Holidays are required!

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
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match
• Up to 75% employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance
• 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:

• Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents
• Ability to calculate CRIs and perform other medical math
• Experience with ventilators
• Experience with specialty anesthesia (emergent procedures specifically) is a must
• Can read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately
• Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit
• Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation
• Skilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.