Veterinary Technician - Westport Facility

Spot on Vet; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spot On Veterinary in Westport, CT is seeking a positive Veterinary Technician for a busy hospital. You will work with the medical team to deliver exceptional client and patient experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in veterinary care, is team oriented, communicates well, and is ready to cross-train and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be willing to be cross trained.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments and to accept change.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor and hospital staff with patient care and treatment administration.
• Assist in surgery and other animal care functions as well as facilities maintenance.
• Support operations of a busy veterinary hospital.

Skills

Veterinary experience

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to cross train

Telephone/computer skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

In search of a positive and professional Veterinary Technician for a very busy hospital. Competitive salary, great work-life balance, and a place to work you’ll be proud to be a part of.

Spot On Veterinary is a fully functioning Veterinary practice newly located in Westport Connecticut. We are looking for a select group of people to join us in our next phase of growth.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess a passion for client relationships, have a commitment to individualized medicine with the understanding that we function as a highly supportive close knit team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to grow both personally and professionally in a fast paced, progressive environment the likes of which currently does not exist anywhere in the area. The Technician will work with the medical team in an outstanding work environment to create exceptional client and pet experiences.

Job Description:

Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must be willing to be cross trained
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments and to accept change.

Technical Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Restraint
• Catheter placement and maintenance of fluids
• Wellness SOP/vaccine protocols
• Dentistry
• Controlled drug logging
• Anesthetic Monitoring

Thank you!

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time