Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Aspetuck Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our progressive environment means you'll work collaboratively in our AAHA-accredited, easy-going, yet busy, state-of-the-art hospital. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

A Rarebreed partner, Aspetuck Animal Hospital is a busy 3+ doctor, AAHA Accredited, full-service veterinary hospital and boarding facility located in the beautiful town of New Preston, CT. Our technologically advanced and progressive practice offers in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, acupuncture, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and a full surgical suite performing routine procedures, soft tissue procedures, and orthopedics. Our dedicated and friendly staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality medicine with a personal approach.

Veterinary Technician

Aspetuck Animal Hospital in New Preston, CT

$18 - 25 an hour (based on experience)

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas

Perform physical assessments and record your observations

Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipuncture)

Placing IV Catheters

Administering treatments

Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery

Providing emergency and critical care to patients

Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)

Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients

Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered

Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)

Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Benefits

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required

Must have a positive attitude and be a team player