Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care - Per Diem

Description:

Are you a Veterinary Technician looking for a fast-paced, engaging environment that offers more variety and excitement than general practice—without the demands of overnight emergency medicine?

At Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street located in Middletown, CT, we offer the best of both worlds. We are seeking skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technicians who are passionate about patient care, eager to fully utilize their technical skills, and excited to be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact every day.

At Pieper, our vision is simple: to make the community—and the animals and people happier and healthier. If that mission resonates with you, we would love the opportunity to connect.

About You:

At Pieper, we believe veterinary medicine is a team sport, and we are looking for professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a dependable teammate, and someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care.

You are confident balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compassion in every interaction. We are seeking a Veterinary Technician who is proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring, with a strong technical skill set and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience with CPR and EzyVet is a plus but not required.

We value technicians who are proactive, engaged, and willing to contribute ideas and observations that help elevate patient care and strengthen the team. Your voice matters here, and your input can truly make a difference.

Compensation:
$27.00 an hour depending on experience and education.

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a Per Diem position:
One shift per month is required - 10-hour shifts.

We know it's 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!

Requirements:

• 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of Anesthesia and monitoring.
• Phlebotomy
• Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
• 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 directions on given assignments.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

EEO Statement

Pieper Veterinary/Cove Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.