Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) - Sign-On Bonus

Petvet-Care-Centers; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Newtown Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) to join our team in Newtown, CT. You’ll provide diligent patient care, assist with examinations, procedures, and records, and work in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital known for oncology, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and cardiology.

We offer a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• >2 years in veterinary medicine setting.
• Ability to restrain patients, perform venipuncture and radiographs, run in-house labs, and administer medications.
• Excellent client communication required.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by exams, tests, and care plans.
• Care for patients: vital signs, samples, meds, vaccines, wound care.
• Assist with examinations and surgeries; prepare supplies and transfer patients as directed.
• Maintain medical records and update owner about patient status.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Radiography

Venipuncture

Client communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

In-house lab equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Newtown Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) to join our team in Newtown, CT. You’ll provide diligent patient care, assist with examinations, procedures, and records, and work in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital known for oncology, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and cardiology.

We offer a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and opportunities for development.