Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet, LLC

8d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for All Friends Animal Hospital in Norwich, CT. This community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care and offers transparent pay, structured growth, and investment in employee well-being. The role encourages working at the top of your license and serving as a clinical leader with a patient-first mindset, following AAHA utilization guidance. The hospital is a well-established, full-service general practice with a legacy of excellence, featuring four dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to high standards of care. They stay current with advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness, providing top-of-the-line equipment and services.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) state license.
• Experience in anesthesia and analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Experience in dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy.
• Proficiency in diagnostics, including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, microscope use for cytology, and sample collection.
• Skills in nursing and triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Experience in patient care, including 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.

Nice To Haves

• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

Responsibilities

• Perform full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Conduct full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Perform high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, microscope use for cytology, and sample collection.
• Provide critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and manage catheters/feeding tubes.
• Lead technician appointments and team huddles.
• Mentor assistants and externs.
• Understand patient needs and perform patient restraint.
• Administer vaccines and preventive care.
• Administer injections (SQ, IM, IV).
• Administer medications.
• Communicate with clients.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree