Veterinary Technician - ER - 2nd shift
About The Position
Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT is seeking skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technicians for their Emergency and Critical Care department. The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced environments, remain calm and focused during critical moments, and have a passion for emergency pet care. The hospital is a VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital with specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, and Exotics, supported by experienced veterinarians and technicians. The team collaborates closely to deliver high-quality patient care. The company values continuing education, career advancement, an environment of belonging and collaboration, and believes veterinary medicine is a team sport.
Requirements
- 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, including 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
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CPR
- Experience with EzyVet
- Experience with SmartFlow
- Associates in Veterinary Technology
- CVT license
Responsibilities
- Patient restraint
- Triage
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Assisting with CPR
- Scheduling patients
- Receiving patients
- Treating patients
- Ordering medical supplies
- Requesting laboratory tests
- Use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment
- Sterilization techniques
- Providing "tableside" assistance during treatments
- Providing client and personal services, including client needs assessment and evaluation of client satisfaction
Benefits
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Career Advancement opportunities
- Competitive paid time off & holidays
- 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
- Social events & team building
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
