Veterinary Technician

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners•Canton, CT

44d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton is looking to add a skilled, friendly, and compassionate veterinary technician to our team! This is a full-time position, with a schedule of 36 hours a week. This is a second shift or swing position that's schedule will include afternoon to evenings hours and weekend shift as needed. The Veterinary Emergency Center was established to provide the highest-level veterinary urgent care for our patients. We offer the most advanced medical and surgical options available and will tailor our approach to fit each pet that walks through our door. Our entire team is dedicated to treating our patients and their owners with the empathy and understanding needed to help them find the veterinary help they deserve. Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton in Canton, CT

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have previous veterinary technician experience. An additional bonus is provided for those with a Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Connecticut (or eligible for transfer), though it is not required
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Responsibilities

Perform triage evaluation of the condition of a variety of patients
Create and maintain treatment sheets
Calculate and administer scheduled medications, continuous infusions, and blood products
Place and maintain catheters (central and peripheral venous, and urinary)
Record all treatments and patient status observations
Charge for all treatments and procedures
Alert the DVM with any changes in a patient's status
Perform radiographs and laboratory analyses
Interact with clients, provide patient updates, financial updates, and manage patient visits
Able to comfort, handle and restrain large and small animals

Benefits

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
Generous paid time off to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance
Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid bonding leave
Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance
Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods