Experienced Veterinary Technician

Cats Corner Veterinary Hospital LLC•Oxford, CT

6d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled, reliable, outgoing Veterinary Technician for its feline-only practice in Oxford, Connecticut. The hospital is a Fear-Free Certified and AAHA-accredited facility with in-house laboratory equipment, dental and digital radiography, a therapy laser, tPEMF therapy, and a surgical suite. Technicians are part of a collaborative team focused on patient care and quality veterinary services. The hospital supports continuing education and professional development, and offers both full-time and part-time technician positions. The role involves clinical care, client communication, laboratory and diagnostic work, surgical and dental preparation, anesthesia monitoring, scheduling, and general hospital tasks. Applicants with certification are preferred. Applicants without certification may be considered with at least two years of experience; CVT students and recent CVT graduates are also encouraged to apply. Applicants without experience or relevant credentials will not be considered.

Requirements

Veterinary technician skills and knowledge, including venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
Knowledge of general vaccine protocols and veterinary pharmacology.
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation or assisting skills.
General computer skills.
Radiography and dental radiography skills.
Safe patient restraint and handling skills.
Strong communication skills with clients and coworkers.
Experience with cloud-based practice management software; eVet experience is preferred but not required.
Certification is preferred; non-certified candidates with at least two years of experience will be considered.
Applicants must have experience or relevant credentials; those without experience or the mentioned credentials will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Fear-Free training.
Experience with eVet practice management software.
Veterinary technician certification.
CVT students and new CVT graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Obtain thorough patient histories and complete electronic medical exam notes.
Communicate professionally with clients about their cats’ health care by email and telephone.
Calculate medication dosages and diet recommendations using basic mathematics.
Perform blood draws from jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins and perform cystocentesis.
Prepare the surgical suite and dental table for procedures.
Schedule appointments and answer telephone calls.
Perform cleaning tasks.
Conduct laboratory diagnostics, including blood tests, fecal exams, urinalysis, and cytology.
Sterilize instruments and equipment.
Sedate patients, monitor anesthesia, and safely recover patients.
Provide patient restraint and handling, assist with surgical preparation, and perform other veterinary technician duties.