Veterinary Technician - General Practice

COVE Animal Health • Middletown, CT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Pieper Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician with a passion for General Practice and anesthesia to join our team at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey, supporting both our patients and their families with expertise and compassion. Our vision is simple: to make the community�and the animals and people in it�happier and healthier. If those values resonate with you, we invite you to explore a career with us. Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care. We believe veterinary medicine is truly a team sport, and we are seeking a candidate who shares that mindset. The ideal candidate is confident in their technical skills across all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, dental cleanings, drug calculations and protocols, surgery, and client education. In addition to clinical expertise, strong communication skills are essential—you should feel confident collaborating with team members and educating pet owners about their pets' care and procedures. Collaboration is highly valued on our team, and we encourage everyone to speak up—your input is not only welcomed, but it can make a real difference in patient care and team success.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of GP anesthesia experience.
• Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents.
• Ability to calculate general drug calculations.
• Can read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit.
• Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation.
• Skilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably a Certified Veterinary Technician.
• Experience with CPR, EzyVet, and SmartFlow is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey.
• Supporting patients and their families with expertise and compassion.
• Anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring.
• Venipuncture.
• Dental cleanings.
• Drug calculations and protocols.
• Surgery.
• Client education.
• Collaborating with team members.
• Educating pet owners about their pets' care and procedures.

Benefits

• Numerous in-house CE opportunities.
• Mentoring available to support and achieve VTS goals.
• Supportive culture with social events & team building.
• Competitive paid time off & holidays.
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental Health Focused Services.
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match.
• Up to 75% employee pet care discount.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Team building.

What This Job Offers

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