Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Nursing - 2nd shift
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 and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. The hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care. The ideal candidate will be confident with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia, with at least one year of experience in a busy hospital focused on nursing care. Collaboration is highly valued, and staff insights are welcomed to make a meaningful difference in patient care and team success.
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.
- CVT license.
- Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients.
- Perform restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and 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 assessing client needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating client satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively in English, including spelling, composition, and grammar.
Benefits
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Career Advancement opportunities
- Supportive culture with social events & team building
- Competitive paid time off & holidays
- Career Growth & Training Opportunities
- Mental Health Focused Services
- 401(k) plan with strong employer match
- Employee pet care discount
- Annual uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
