Veterinary Technician - General Practice

divh2Veterinary Technician Position at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center/h2pPieper Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician with a passion for General Practice and anesthesia to join our team at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey, supporting both our patients and their families with expertise and compassion./ppOur vision is simple: to make the communityand the animals and people in ithappier and healthier. If those values resonate with you, we invite you to explore a career with us./ppWhat to Expect:/pulliCommitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals./liliCareer Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent with strong work ethics and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within./liliEnvironment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, its easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome./liliEnvironment of Collaboration: Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care./li/ulpAbout You:/ppWe believe veterinary medicine is truly a team sport, and we are seeking a candidate who shares that mindset. The ideal candidate is confident in their technical skills across all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, dental cleanings, drug calculations and protocols, surgery, and client education./ppIn addition to clinical expertise, strong communication skills are essentialyou should feel confident collaborating with team members and educating pet owners about their pets care and procedures. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus, but not required./ppCollaboration is highly valued on our team, and we encourage everyone to speak upyour input is not only welcomed, but it can make a real difference in patient care and team success./ppAnticipated schedule: This is a full-time position: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 12pm-8pm / Saturday - 8am-4pm Holidays are required./ppCompensation: $21.00-$28.00 an hour depending on experience./ppWhats in it for you?/pulliSupportive culture with social events team building/liliCompetitive paid time off holidays/liliCareer Growth Training Opportunities/liliComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance/liliMental Health Focused Services/lili401(k) plan with strong employer match/liliUp to 75% employee pet care discount/liliAnnual uniform allowance/liliTeam building/li/ulpWe know its not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with!/ph3Requirements:/h3ulli3-5 years of GP anesthesia experience, and preferably a Certified Veterinary Technician./liliExperience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents/liliAbility to calculate general drug calculations/liliCan read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately/liliKnowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit/liliKnowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation/liliSkilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times/liliMust be 18 years or older to apply./li/ul/div