Veterinary Technician - Westport Facility

Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician in Westport, Connecticut. This full-time role requires caring for patients, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring clean facilities. Our ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for client relationships.

Join our supportive team in a fast-paced environment to provide exceptional care to pets and their owners. Great work-life balance and competitive salary await you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary facility is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly disposition are required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team is critical.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with patient care and surgical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and patients.
• Perform a variety of animal care functions.

Skills

Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility

Excellent communications skills

Friendly and outgoing demeanor

Willing to be cross trained

Team player

Job description

Overview

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, and have a commitment to individualized medicine, functioning as part of 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 with the medical team to create exceptional client and pet experiences.

Responsibilities

Assist doctors and other hospital staff by caring for and cleaning patients and facilities, including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery, and performing 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

How to Apply

If you feel you are a good fit and have read this ad to the end please mention "amazing Vet Tech" in your cover letter.

Benefits & Conditions

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

Work Arrangements

No remote work

Job Type

Full-time