Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Nursing - 2nd shift

COVE Animal Health•Middletown, CT

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Pieper Veterinary is seeking dedicated Veterinary Technicians to join their team at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Facility in Middletown, CT. The hospital is a VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital that includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, and Exotics, along with a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. The hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care, supported by technicians, assistants, and liaisons. The company is committed to continuing education, offering in-house CE opportunities and mentoring to support VTS goals. They also pride themselves on recognizing talent and strong work ethic, promoting from within for career advancement. An environment of belonging and inclusivity is promoted, ensuring everyone feels welcome.

Requirements

At least 1 year or more of experience in a busy hospital, focusing on nursing care.
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.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
CVT license is a plus.
Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients.
Perform restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia.
Monitor patients under anesthesia.
Assist with CPR.
Schedule patients, receive patients, treat patients, order medical supplies, and request laboratory tests.
Use, care for, and store veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Sterilize various instruments and materials.
Prepare for and provide "tableside" assistance during treatments.
Provide client and personal services, including client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
Communicate effectively with clients and team members.