Veterinary Technician – Primary Care

Description Are you a Veterinary Technician with a passion for wellness surgery dentistry and anesthesia Pieper Veterinary is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our growing Primary Care team in Essex CT In this role you will play an essential part in providing comprehensive high quality care to pets at every stage of their health journey while supporting both our patients and their families with expertise compassion and dedication Our vision is simple to make the community and the animals and people in ithappier and healthier If that mission resonates with you we invite you to explore a rewarding career with our team

Environment of Collaboration Our satellite locations work closely together with each other as well as the SpecialtyER location in Middletown to provide the best possible care for the pets we see

We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability You can expect numerous in house CE opportunities an annual symposium and any mentoring available to support and achieve your goals

We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things you can expect to be promoted from within

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 Experience with CPR and Ezy Vet is a plus but not required Collaboration is highly valued on our team and we encourage everyone to speak upyour input is not only welcomed but it can make a real difference in patient care and team success

This is a full time position Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 730am 6pm Rotating Saturday 730am to 2pm

an hour depending on experience

• 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
• A Safe Harbor 401K with up to a 4 match and immediate vesting
• Up to 75 employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance

We know its not always easy to make a move We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style we can do that too We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with

• At least 1 year or more of experience in a busy hospital focusing on nursing care
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology is a plus
• CVT license is a plus additional compensation provided for CVT
• Phlebotomy
• Anesthesia
• Knowledge of the use care and storage of veterinary instruments materials and equipment
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to provide care for patients requiring this
• Knowledge of the instruments materials and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide tableside assistance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services This includes client needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client satisfaction
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Must be 18 years or older to applyACP1