Veterinary Technician – Surgery
Company: Pieper Veterinary
Location: Middletown
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Type Full-time Description Pieper Veterinary is looking for
experienced Veterinary Technicians that are passionate about
anesthesia and advanced surgical care to join our Surgery
Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center located in
Middletown, CT . Our vision is a simple one, to make the community
and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. If those
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, 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, 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. The
ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with anesthesia,
various drug calculations and protocols, and excels at anesthetic
monitoring. Previous experience with venipuncture, IV catheter
placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role.
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. A VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) is highly
desirable (not required) and would receive additional compensation.
Compensation: $20.00-$29.00/hour dependent upon experience
Anticipated schedule: This is a full-time schedule: 4- or 5-day
work week with 1 weekend day required (preferably Sundays). 10-hour
shifts (shifts can rotate between 6am-4pm / 7am-5pm / 8am-6pm /
9am-7pm) Optional on-call (great for additional income) 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 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 Experience with common induction
agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents Ability to calculate CRIs
and perform other medical math Experience with ventilators
Experience with specialty anesthesia (emergent procedures
specifically) is a must Can read ECG, capnograph and respond
appropriately Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather
circuit Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in
each situation Skilled in time management with an understanding of
the importance of table times Must be 18 years or older to apply.
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Keywords: Pieper Veterinary, Middletown , Veterinary Technician – Surgery, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
