Veterinary Technician

Company: Pieper Veterinary
Location: Middletown
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job Type Full-time Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate

Veterinary Technician
looking to make a difference in emergency care? Join our dedicated overnight emergency team, where your expertise will help save lives and provide critical care to pets in need. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and a

sign-on bonus of up to $2,500

to welcome you to our team. If you're passionate about providing top-notch veterinary care during the hours when it's needed most, we want to hear from you
Our vision is a simple one here at

Pieper Memorial

located in

Middletown, CT.

We aspire to make the community, the animals, and the people in it happier and healthier. If these values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out.

What to Expect:

Commitment 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, an annual symposium, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.
Career Advancement:
We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within.
Environment of Belonging:
With so many specialties at your fingertips, it's easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome.

Environment of Collaboration:
Our

VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital
includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, 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.
About You:
We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. Communication is key in a clinical setting, and we are looking for those multitaskers that can manage that as well as maintain a high standard of care for their patients. We are seeking a technician who is already comfortable with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and Smartflow are an additional plus, but not required. We highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up as your input is not only valued but can make a difference. This role in particular spends a lot of time with our phenomenal neurology team, so this is a great opportunity to get more experience with specialty medicine as well

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a full-time overnight position with shift flexibility. 4 10-hour shifts per week. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Compensation:
Starting at $21-35/hour dependent upon experience. Generous shift differential.
What's in it for you?
Supportive culture with social events & team building
Competitive paid time off & holidays
Career Growth & Training Opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental Health Focused Services
401(k) plan with strong employer match
Up to 75% employee pet care discount
Annual uniform allowance
Team Building
SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $2500
We know it's 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
Requirements

Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
CVT license is a plus.
Knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
Phlebotomy
Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide tableside assistance.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
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