Vet Tech Jobs in Portland, CT (NOW HIRING)

Description:
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families?

Pieper Veterinary is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Facility in Middletown, CT.

In this role, you will work alongside expert oncologists, supporting advanced treatments and therapies that give pets the best chance at recovery and an improved quality of life. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and guidance to both patients and their families, making a real impact every day.

Our vision is simple: to make the community and the animals and people in it happier and healthier. If that resonates with you, we d love for you to join our team.

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 career 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.
• 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 believe veterinary medicine is truly a team sport, and we are seeking a candidate who shares that mindset. The ideal candidate for this role is highly skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia, and patient restraint. Experience or knowledge in Oncology and chemotherapy is a plus.

Familiarity with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is also a plus, but not required. This position involves ongoing client communication, as you will follow the same patients throughout their treatment, making strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

We highly value team collaboration, and we encourage all staff members to speak up your insights are not only welcomed, but they can make a meaningful difference in patient care and team success.

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a Full-Time Position:
4 days a week / 10-hour shifts
Holidays are required.

Compensation:

• Starting at $25.00-$32.00/hour dependent upon experience and education.
• Additional compensation for VTS
• Sign on bonus - $1,000

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

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!

• Associate's in veterinary technology is a plus.
• CVT license required for sign-on bonus.
• Strong 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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