What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician position at Alliance Animal Health?
Company Description
For over 60 years, New Canaan Veterinary Hospital has been the trusted, family-owned facility where pets receive top-tier care across New Canaan, Wilton, Norwalk, Stamford, and Pound Ridge. From routine exams and preventative care to advanced treatments, we offer everything furry friends need to stay healthy and happy! Our services include state-of-the-art dentistry, cutting-edge digital X-rays and ultrasounds, in-house lab services, and much more.
At New Canaan Veterinary Hospital, we don’t just care for pets; we treat them like family. Our team is driven by a passion for providing exceptional care, ensuring each pet feels loved and their parents feel supported. If you’re a compassionate and skilled CVT looking to make a real impact in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to meet you. Join our dynamic team and help us continue our tradition of excellence in veterinary care!
Our hours of operation are:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Closed for lunch everyday from 1:00PM - 2:00PM
- We are closed on weekends
To learn more about us, click New Canaan Veterinary Hospital!
Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for client communications in person and on the phone, checking in and out appointments, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care. Our ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and excellent customer care skills. You must also be thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn!
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We’re Looking For:
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1 year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
