Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Opportunity

Pay: $21.00-$30.00/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM | Rotating Saturdays, 7:30 AM-2:00 PM Incentives: Additional compensation available for CVT credentialed technicians

Benefits

Health Dental Vision 401(k) with up to 4% Match & Immediate Vesting Paid Time Off Continuing Education Annual Uniform Allowance Employee Pet Care Discount (up to 75%) Mental Health Focused Services Career Growth & Training Opportunities Team Member Benefits & MORE!

Why Essex Veterinary Clinic

At Essex Veterinary Clinic, part of Pieper Veterinary, our mission is simple: to make the community, and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. Our primary care team works closely with neighboring Pieper hospitals and the Specialty/ER team in Middletown to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborative medical support. We foster an environment where continuing education, mentorship, and career growth are not just encouraged, they're expected.

As our Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care while supporting wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and client education. You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values your expertise, input, and commitment to excellent patient care.

Requirements for this role | Non-negotiable

Minimum 1 year of experience in a busy veterinary hospital with a focus on nursing care Strong technical veterinary technician skills including phlebotomy and anesthesia Knowledge of veterinary instruments, equipment, and patient care procedures Understanding of sterilization techniques and surgical support responsibilities Ability to educate clients and provide exceptional customer service Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members Availability to work the posted schedule, including rotating Saturdays Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred qualifications | Not a deal breaker

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental cleanings Experience with CPR protocols Experience using EzyVet Advanced surgery support experience Strong interest in continued professional development and mentorship opportunities

Let's Talk!

If this sounds like what you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and let's set up a conversation to learn more about you, what you're looking for next, and whether this could be a great fit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Essex Veterinary Clinic/Pieper Veterinary/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.