Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street is seeking a Veterinary Urgent Care Technician to join our team. You will participate in patient assessment, treatment support, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

This role requires 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, proficiency with venipuncture and IV catheter placement, and strong client service skills. Weekend work is required; CP R and EzyVet familiarity are desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Experience with venipuncture and phlebotomy.
• Experience placing IV catheters.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Strong technical nursing skills.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and treatment support.
• Diagnostics and anesthesia monitoring.
• Client communication and education.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

Positions are available across all hospitals in the Pieper Veterinary network. For over 80 years, we’ve cared for Connecticut’s pets and their families with compassion and expertise.

Joining our team means practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine in a supportive environment, with great benefits, collaborative colleagues, and a culture built on treating every pet as if they were our own.

Core Values

The core values below are the beliefs that guide us in our practice every day -- It’s how we come to work.

We Love What We Do

We love what we do and who we do it for. We pay attention to the patient’s journey and we treat the individual. We’re passionate and proud of our work, our patients and our team. We put our hearts into it.

Team Sport

We know the best way to care for our patients and clients is by working together. We respect, trust, support and encourage our co-workers. We have each other’s back. We ask “How can I help?”

Laughter

The work we do is challenging, and we stay strong by lifting each other up. We feel a positive attitude and a little humor has the ability to make all the difference in someone’s day.

We Can Handle It

In fact, we can handle anything. We take action while keeping our cool. We adapt to whatever comes through the door. We’re decisive, confident and we are fearless. We like a good challenge and we do what is necessary.

Good People Work Here

We are united by the desire to be ethical, honest and responsible. We show integrity, compassion and respect and genuinely care about our work and our patients.

Pay: $21.50-$32.00/hour (based on experience and education)
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts | Flexibility in Schedule | Rotating Weekends
Shift Differential: Additional $4.00/hour after 2:00 PM

BENEFITS

WHY PIEPER VETERINARY BERLIN STREET

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street offers the excitement and variety of urgent care medicine without the demands of overnight emergency practice. Our collaborative environment allows technicians to fully utilize their skills while working alongside experienced veterinary professionals dedicated to exceptional patient care.

As our Veterinary Urgent Care Technician , you'll play a key role in patient assessment, treatment support, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience
• Experience with venipuncture and phlebotomy
• Experience placing IV catheters
• Knowledge of anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Strong technical nursing skills
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Availability to work weekends
• Must be 18 years of age or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
• CVT credential
• CPR experience
• Experience with EzyVet
• Urgent care, emergency, or specialty medicine experience
• Strong interest in continued learning and professional development

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pieper Veterinary is proud to be part of the COVE Animal Health family. Follow Pieper on social media, and connect with COVE on LinkedIn for more updates.