Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Fairfield, CT

About The Position

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 4 x 10-hour days Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is a busy 2-doctor hospital in the heart of downtown Fairfield. FVH is looking to add an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to its fantastic team. Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We strive for a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love it Here Supportive doctors & leadership Mentoring and support for all team members A truly collaborative, drama-free team Competitive pay & benefits CE encouraged and allowance provided. A workplace where your voice matters What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring to The Team Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

Requirements

Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery
Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

Responsibilities

Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
Experience in monitoring anesthesia
Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program