Veterinary Technician Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Veterinary Technician Company: Burlington Veterinary Center Location: Burlington, CT Description: Experienced Veterinary Technician Wanted - CVT or equivalent preferred with all experience levels considered. Leadership opportunities available to the right candidate. Full or part time positions available. Join our team of professionals and be treated as such. We believe in utilizing your skills in lab, client education, surgery and all aspects of the veterinary field. Reasonable working hours with some Saturdays and early evening rotations. Generous compensation package, health insurance, Vacation and sick time, retirement package and extensive continuing education opportunities. Join our team where we provide excellent care to our patients and service to our clients !!

Job Title: Tech Position Company: Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital Location: Southbury, CT Description: Experienced, certified technician wanted full or part time to join our team at a rapidly growing 2 year old AAHA certified feline only practice. State of the art equipment, including digital x-ray, in house lab. Salary based upon experience and skill. Interest in dentistry a plus. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, continuing education and uniform allowance. Must be a caring, compassionate, and professional individual.

Job Title: Director of PetNursing Company: Banfield, The Pet Hospital Location: Norwalk, CT Description: Director of PetNursing Why consider a career at Banfield, The Pet Hospital? Because each of our team members is extraordinarily committed to raising the standard for veterinary medicine and to making life better for Pets and their families. Banfield offers all the challenges for a great veterinary career with the financial and personal rewards you won't find in any other practice. As the Director of PetNursing you will lead, manage and train an outstanding veterinary nursing team that ensures quality veterinary care. You will also play a crucial role in managing client traffic and educating clients on all aspects of Pet health while maintaining a safe and effective hospital environment. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills by mentoring and providing continuous development opportunities for other team members. You will use your Veterinary Technician knowledge to ensure that exam rooms, pharmacy, surgery and treatment areas are consistent with hospital standards. Additionally, you will also be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising the Veterinary Technician staff and ensuring all staff members comply with local, state and federal laws. Position includes great benefits: medical, dental & vision We will pay above market average for a qualified candidate JOB REQUIREMENTS Requirements for the position include: High school diploma or GED required Associate's or Bachelor's degree, veterinary technician certification or licensure or 3 years' related experience preferred Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Must be comfortable around Pets Bilingual preferred (not required) At Banfield, we are looking to attract the best team members so we've made sure that our compensation and benefits package is competitive. We offer a wide range of insurance coverage, continuing education and paid time off. We also offer special discounts and privileges that can make your career even more rewarding. If you are interested in helping Pets and a rewarding career, then apply today. We are interested in learning more about you! Banfield, The Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, and strongly encourages bilingual candidates to apply.

Job Title: Vet Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Stamford, CT Description: VET ASSISTANT or KENNEL Staff Exp. preffered for busy animal hospital. Immediate hire. Competitive wages & benefits. Call Rich for interview Register to View or fax resume to Register to View . EOE

Job Title: Animal Science Technician Company: Kelly Services, Inc. Location: Groton, CT Description: Animal Science Technician - Groton - CT Eastern Point Road Job Title Description: This role requires candidates to have previous Non-Human primate animal exposure. The candidate must be comfortable handling and working with animals. Additional Testing is required and outlined under Agency Supplied Materials . The Technical Specialist is primary responsibility is to provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint of and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. The Technical Specialist completes these tasks with comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of procedures and SOPs associated with animal care, husbandry and facility support. The Technical Specialist position is a mentor and trainer for less experienced staff in animal care, husbandry, and facility support. Other more specialized functions depending upon interest and aptitude may be assigned in the areas of technical and research services. All duties require minimal supervision. Major Duties: a.Perform routine animal husbandry and welfare duties as directed b.Supply appropriate food and water for animals housed in the vivarium. c.Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, behaviour. d.Clean or provide animal housing and associated materials/equipment within assigned animal rooms e.Observe and record vivarium environmental conditions. f.Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties fulfilling department training requirements. g.Perform sanitation duties within assigned animal rooms and vivarium areas. h.Maintain and perform housekeeping of facility support areas. i.Support cagewash equipment operations and maintenance. j.Demonstrate knowledge in and use of all facility support equipment washers, autoclaves, AWS, jacks, hoods, etc for established safety and operations requirements. k.Verify and document status of washroom and environmental monitoring equipment. l.Adhere to Pfizer and departmental safety policies and departmental SOPs and guidelines while demonstrating competency in facility safety protocols. m.Support research by providing specialty technical services dose administration, blood collection, record keeping and additional services to research investigators. n.Basic computer knowledge such as email, online forms, web-based training and other basic programs.

Job Title: Veterinary Technician Company: Location: New London, CT Description: The Veterinary Technician supports the doctors in providing high quality patient care and excellent client service. More specifically, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for obtaining baseline medical information, performing routine procedures, and assisting with surgery. This is a full time position; scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital need. Overtime and weekend work is possible. This position requires standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting may be involved. The Veterinary Technician reports to the Hospital Manager. Knowledge: ? Routine procedures including: o Baseline medical data: weight, temperature, heart rate, etc. o Cursory examinations o Nail trims o Ear cleaning o Anal gland expression ? Prophylactic dental care, including recognition of teeth abnormalities ? Diagnostic testing, including FeLV, FIV, heartworm, fecal analysis, and urinalysis ? Blood testing and cytology sampling ? Hospital medications, protocols, and general medical recommendations ? Utilization and maintenance of anesthesia and hospital equipment. ? Telephone etiquette ? English language Skills: ? Client service and interpersonal skills ? Patient restraint techniques ? Routine examinations and sample collection ? Dental scaling, polishing, and extraction ? Reading and interpreting patient charts and treatment sheets (travel/circle sheets) ? Injections and catheter insertion ? Dental scaling and polishing (in some cases, dental extractions) ? Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, and AVImark experience preferred) Abilities: ? Professional and courteous ? Flexibility ? Willingness to learn ? Attention to detail ? Adherence to procedures and protocols ? Works well in team environment ? Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision Please email your resume to: Register to View OR apply on line at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NVANET&cws=1&rid=71 East Brook Animal Hospital Mansfield Center, CT Phone Register to View Fax Register to View It is the policy of East Brook Animal Hospital and National Veterinary Associates to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

Job Title: EXPERIENCED Veterinary Assistant Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: Woodbridge Veterinary Hospital is a one-doctor practice that utilizes the services of a board certified surgeon, radiologist, and internist. We are seeking an EXPERIENCED full-time Veterinary Assistant with excellent communication and customer service skills. Duties include, but are not limited to: animal restraint, client relations, answering phones, cleaning cages, and assisting with proccedures, such as surgery, dentals, and radiography. Must be positive, professional, and detail-oriented.

Job Title: Vascular Sonographer (RVT) (RMDS) Company: Lauren Staffing Location: Hartford, CT Description: Lauren Staffing is ctively recruiting the best talent for our Sonographer temp-to-hire temp to direct hire assignments! If you possess your RVT adn RMDS, have a minimum of five years experience, and a sense of professionalism, please email your resume to Lauren Staffing offers temporary associates immediate access to discounted medical/vision/dental benefits, weekly paychecks, direct deposit, 401k, holiday and vacation pay.Lauren Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.To apply, please send your resume to Register to View 5 years experience preferredRVTRMDS

Job Title: Certified Veterinary Technician Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: Experienced, certified technician wanted full or part time to join our team at a rapidly growing 2 year old AAHA certified feline only practice. State of the art equipment, including digital x-ray, in house lab. Salary based upon experience and skill. Interest in dentistry a plus. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, continuing education and uniform allowance. Must be a caring, compassionate, and professional individual.

Job Title: Entry level Animal Tech Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: I have an open position for an Entry level Animal Tech in Groton, CT for a 1 year contract. If you're interested please send your resume to: Register to View Thanks! *This is a W2 only position* *Please note the posting title in your email* Job Purpose: The Technical Assistant?s primary responsibility is to learn and apply the basics of animal husbandry, facility and equipment sanitization, vivarium operations and health observations in compliance with local regulatory requirements. Major Duties: a. Learn and perform routine animal husbandry and welfare duties as directed. b. Supply appropriate food and water for animals housed in the vivarium. c. Clean and provide animal housing and associated materials/equipment within assigned animal rooms. d. Learn the normal attributes of good health, behavior and food and water consumption for the common laboratory animal species. Observe and report status of animal health to veterinary staff. e. Observe and record vivarium environmental conditions. f. Perform sanitation duties within assigned animal rooms. g. Maintain and perform housekeeping of facility support areas. h. Learn and perform proper cagewash equipment operation and maintenance. i. Verify and document status of washroom and environmental monitoring equipment. j. Learn and adhere to company and departmental safety policies and departmental SOPs and guidelines. k. Develop and maintain appropriate and quality communication, teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation. l. Support research through learning basic technical services such as animal restraint and sample collection. m. Basic computer knowledge such as email, online forms, web-based training and other basic programs. Role Development: Developing knowledge of husbandry procedures, normal animal behavior and proper equipment operation and sanitation will be required. Opportunities to gain additional training through AALAS will be available. Interpersonal skills to effectively work with colleagues in the workgroup must be developed. Qualifications: a. Entry-level position; no prior experience required. Experience working with animals preferred. b. Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting and moving water bottles, lifting and moving 50 pound bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping and bending. A Functional Capacity Evaluation may be required. c. High school or GED required. REQUIRED: Enhanced Security Clearance Negative drug test Clear Background Check Negative PPD test (aka TB Testing) Audiogram Pulmonary Function Test Respiratory Fit Test Supply own new sneakers (to company specifications)*