Veterinary Assistant

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day and we know it. VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between. As a CVT at VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center , you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in Shelton, CT, gaining hands-on experience across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine. Schedule: Full time (4) 10 hour shifts, rotating Saturdays Veterinary Technician Responsibilities Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.) Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at-home care instructions Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep ~ VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program ~ Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand ~ Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings ~ Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks) ~ Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities Health & Wellness Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines ~ Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home ~Compensation & Financial Security ~401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution ~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options ~ Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs ~100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ~ Employer-paid basic life insurance ...Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.