Veterinary Technician - ER Outpatient - 1st shift

Pieper Veterinary•Middletown, CT

3d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Veterinary Technician with a passion for Emergency Care? Join the dedicated team at Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, where every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during life-saving moments. We’re seeking confident, compassionate technicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and remain focused under pressure while delivering exceptional patient care. At Pieper Veterinary, our vision is simple: to make our 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. 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 VTS 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 from within. 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, 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 looking for a technician who shares that mindset. Strong communication is essential in a fast-paced clinical environment, and the ideal candidate can confidently multitask while maintaining a high standard of patient care. The ideal candidate will have prior emergency experience or at least three years in general practice. You should be comfortable with patient restraint, triage, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia. Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus, but not required. Collaboration is highly valued across our team, and we encourage everyone to speak up—your perspective matters and can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes. Anticipated Schedule: This is a full-time position: 1st shift Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 6am-4pm Holidays are required! Compensation: Starting at $21.00-$30.00/hour dependent upon experience. 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 Team Building 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!

Requirements

Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have previous ER experience or at least 3 years in a General Practice.
CVT license is a plus.
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.