A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
Veterinary Technician - Surgery Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery
LLC - 5.0
East Hartford, CT Job Details Part-time $22 - $25 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Companion animal handling Teamwork In-person customer service Diagnostic radiology IV insertion Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description The team at Connecticut Feline Medicine and Surgery is seeking a highly motivated, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) with at least one year's experience OR a Veterinary Technician (unlisenced) with two or more years of veterinary surgery experience. Ideal hours are Thursdays 8:30 - 6 but more hours are negotiable. We are a small team of professionals who value work / life balance, teamwork, communication, and a commitment to high standards of medicine. Our practice model is based on taking our time with each patient so that they are comfortable and we can be thorough. Must be highly organized, self-motivated, possess an eye for detail, have excellent communication skills, and be passionate about providing exceptional patient care. A love for and understanding of cats, including proper handling techniques, is a must. If you're looking for a slower-paced, thorough, compassion-focused practice, we'd love to meet you! Responsibilities include educating clients, critical and general patient care and case management, generating discharge instructions and patient records, phlebotomy, placement of intravenous catheters, running lab work (CBCs, urinalysis, etc.), administering and monitoring anesthesia, radiography, maintenance of equipment, etc. We offer competitive salary and benefits, which for part-time employees includes paid vacation/sick leave, paid major holidays if the occur during your regularly scheduled days, and an employee discount. Most importantly we offer constant learning on the job and the ability to work with a knowledgeable staff. We want to help you continue to grow! Connecticut Feline offers progressive, evidence-based medicine for cats of all ages and is committed to educating their human caregivers about feline health and wellness issues. Services include preventive medicine and nutrition, internal medicine, diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, chemotherapy, pain-control therapies (including laser therapy), behavioral consultation, and after-hours emergency phone consultation. To be considered, please submit both a brief cover letter and résumé . Only applicants considered for interview will be contacted.
Job Type:
Full-time, Part-time, flexible hours
Salary:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift (flexible) Thursdays (or more if desired)
License/Certification:
CVT, LVT, or RVT or 2+ years veterinary surgical experience
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Ability to
Relocate:
East Hartford, CT 06108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Pay:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance
