Credentialed Veterinary Technician

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.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

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

Why We Need You?

As a member of the VCA Valley team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Some of the benefits we offer:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

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

Veterinary Technician 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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The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com