Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

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Location: All Friends Animal Hospital - Norwich, CT

Must hold a valid Connecticut Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) state license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Wage Range: $25.00 - $30.00 /hr.

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Why Technicians Thrive Here – Our Investment in You

$1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO

3 weeks PTO

Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends

Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine

Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

All Friends Animal Hospital – A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features four dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and abdominal ultrasonography with visiting clinicians.

Your Role – Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, microscope use for cytology, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.
• Patient Care: Understanding patient needs, patient restraint, vaccines and preventive care, administering injections (SQ, IM, IV), medication administration, client communication, record keeping and follow-up phone calls.

Growth & Schedule

• Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options and a predictable weekend rotation.
• Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians? Apply with us today!

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.