Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Connecticut Humane Society is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join their Wilton team. This unique position offers the opportunity to care for both shelter pets and owned pets, providing high-quality medical care to animals at different stages of their lives and journeys. As a Veterinary Technician, you will provide compassionate, high-quality medical care under the direction of our veterinary team. The role involves routine preventative and medical care, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, performing laboratory testing and x-rays, preparing patients for surgery, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, providing post-operative care, answering client questions, maintaining electronic medical records, and providing end-of-life care. The position is full-time, benefit-eligible, and offers a pay range of $25.00–$30.00/hour, depending on experience and certification. The schedule is five days per week, including one weekend day, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Prior experience (2-3 years) in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter medical department
- Strong surgical and anesthesia skills
- A solid understanding of animal handling and veterinary medical care
- Ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to patient treatment plans
- Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player
- Excellent customer service skills and approach every interaction with empathy and professionalism
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working with technology and electronic medical records
- Enjoy working in a busy environment where priorities can change quickly
- Bring a positive, creative, and solutions-oriented approach to your work
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a RVT, LVT, or CVT preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing routine preventative and medical care to shelter and owned animals
- Administering medications and treatments
- Monitoring patient progress and communicating changes to the veterinary team
- Performing basic laboratory testing and x-rays
- Preparing patients for surgery, inducing and monitoring anesthesia and providing post-operative care
- Answering client questions regarding medical conditions, treatments, medications, and home care
- Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records
- Providing compassionate end-of-life care when necessary
- Collaborating with veterinarians and team members to ensure timely, high-quality patient care
Benefits
- Full-time, benefit-eligible position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
