Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

COVE Animal Health•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician with a passion for Internal Medicine? At Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our specialized team. In this role, you will work closely with experienced veterinarians to provide exceptional care and support for pets with complex medical needs, making a real difference in the lives of both pets and their families. Our vision is simple: to make the community – and the animals and people in it – happier and healthier. If those values resonate with you, we invite you to explore a career with us.

Requirements

3-5 years Veterinary Technician experience.
Knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
Phlebotomy knowledge.
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 prepare 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 in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
CVT license is a plus.
Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with experienced veterinarians to provide exceptional care and support for pets with complex medical needs.
Provide assistance with advanced Internal Medicine procedures, including endoscopy and anesthesia.
Perform anesthetic monitoring.
Administer a variety of drugs and follow medical protocols.
Assist with CPR.
Manage patient scheduling, receiving, and treatment.
Order medical supplies and request laboratory tests.
Use, care for, and store veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Perform sterilization techniques for instruments and materials.
Provide "tableside" assistance with instruments, materials, and procedures for treatments.
Provide client and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating client satisfaction.
Communicate effectively using the English language, including understanding and spelling of words, composition, and grammar.