Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour days

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is a busy 2-doctor hospital in the heart of downtown Fairfield. FVH is looking to add an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to its fantastic team. Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We strive for a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love it Here

• Supportive doctors & leadership
• Mentoring and support for all team members
• A truly collaborative, drama-free team
• Competitive pay & benefits
• CE encouraged and allowance provided.
• A workplace where your voice matters

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring to The Team

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

What You'll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience in monitoring anesthesia
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

We've Put Together Some Pretty Sweet Benefits to Help Keep Life Awesome, Including:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.