Vet Technician at Community Veterinary Partners

Shelton, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Histories, Venipuncture, Medication Administration, Anesthesia Monitoring, Surgical Support, Patient Care, Surgical Prep, Client Education, Teamwork, Communication, Workflow Maintenance

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Countryside Veterinary Hospital — Veterinary Technician 📍 Shelton, CT 🕐 Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts (Monday–Friday) | No weekends 💲 Pay: Up to $30/hour depending on experience and licensing Countryside Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, patient-focused team. We are a well-established small animal practice serving the Shelton community with compassionate, high-quality medicine. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive, skilled veterinary team. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Support veterinarians during exams and treatments * Run appointments and obtain patient histories * Administer vaccines and prescribed medications * Perform venipuncture and IV/SQ injections * Prepare patients for procedures and assist with treatment flow * Assist with surgical prep and patient recovery as needed * Provide client education and discharge instructions * Help maintain efficient workflow throughout the hospital WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred * Comfortable with venipuncture and medication administration * Experience running rooms independently * Confident in anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and patient care (only LVT/CVTs perform anesthesia and surgical duties) * Knowledge of surgical prep and patient care * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Dependable and able to work in a fast-paced environment WHY JOIN COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY HOSPITAL * Four-day work week with no weekends * Established hospital with a supportive team culture * Opportunity to expand skills and grow professionally * Consistent schedule supporting work-life balance * Collaborative, positive environment focused on quality care BENEFITS * Competitive pay + monthly bonus opportunities * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Mental health support (24/7 access) * Generous PTO and paid holidays * Paid parental leave * Annual scrub allowance * 401(k) with employer match * Employee pet care discounts + pet insurance options Apply today to learn more about joining the Countryside Veterinary Hospital team. CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-YW1

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician will support veterinarians during exams and treatments, manage appointments, administer medications, and perform procedures like venipuncture. Responsibilities also include assisting with surgical preparation and recovery, and providing client education and discharge instructions.