Veterinary Technician – Inpatient Nursing – 1st shift

Pieper Veterinary • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pieper Veterinary is hiring a Veterinary Technician for inpatient nursing at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Facility in Middletown, Connecticut. The role is part of a collaborative hospital with specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, and Exotics, alongside Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care in a busy clinical environment and work closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and liaisons. The hospital offers in-house continuing education, mentoring to support VTS goals, opportunities for career advancement, and an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

This is a full-time position scheduled Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends and holidays are required. Starting compensation is $22.50–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of veterinary technician nursing experience in a busy hospital.
• Confidence with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring.
• Phlebotomy knowledge.
• Knowledge of procedures for scheduling patients, receiving and treating patients, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques for instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in treatments and tableside assistance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including assessing client needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meaning and spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on assignments.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CPR.
• Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
• CVT license.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and maintain a high standard of patient care in a busy veterinary hospital.
• Perform or assist with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Prepare for treatments and provide tableside assistance using appropriate instruments, materials, and standardized procedures.
• Support patient scheduling, receiving and treating patients, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Use, care for, store, and sterilize veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Communicate and collaborate with hospital team members and contribute insights that support patient care and team success.
• Assess client needs and help meet service quality standards and evaluate client satisfaction.

Benefits

• In-house continuing education opportunities and mentoring to support VTS goals.
• Career growth and training opportunities, including potential promotion from within.
• Competitive paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health-focused services.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee pet care discount of up to 75%.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Social events and team building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed