What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton?
Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift)
Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton in Canton, CT
$24.00 - 28.00 per hour
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform triage evaluation of the condition of a variety of patients
- Create and maintain treatment sheets
- Calculate and administer scheduled medications, continuous infusions, and blood products
- Place and maintain catheters (central and peripheral venous, and urinary)
- Record all treatments and patient status observations
- Charge for all treatments and procedures
- Alert the DVM with any changes in a patient’s status
- Perform radiographs and laboratory analyses
- Interact with clients, provide patient updates, financial updates, and manage patient visits
- Able to comfort, handle and restrain large and small animals
BENEFITS
We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home:
- Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
- Generous paid time off to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance
- Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid bonding leave
- Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance
- Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
- Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
- Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have previous veterinary technician experience. An additional bonus is provided for those with a Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Connecticut (or eligible for transfer), though it is not required
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and a background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
Where uncommon support partners with joy.
Salary : $24 - $28
