Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Opportunity At VCA Valley Animal Hospital

At VCA Valley Animal Hospital, in South Windsor CT, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be!

We are a 4 doctor, full service hospital located just outside of Hartford CT that has served the community for over 30 years. We have a collaborative culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. We treat each patient, pet parent, and team member like part of the family! We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team.

Veterinary Technician Duties:

• Procedural anesthesia monitoring
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Collecting patient histories & thorough physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Potential Schedule: Full-time flexible availability (Four, 10s) weekend rotation & evening rotation required. Open 6 days a week.

Compensation: $26.00 - $33.00 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Why join the VCA Valley family?

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Penn Foster tuition support and sponsorships
• Free national memberships

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• License reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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