What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them? At Simsbury Veterinary Hospital, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to support our goal of creating healthier lives for our patients and their families . We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, we offer consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, some of which include:
Financial Benefits
As an experienced veterinary technician, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:
What’s In It For You
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Simsbury Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them? At Simsbury Veterinary Hospital, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to support our goal of creating healthier lives for our patients and their families . We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, we offer consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, some of which include:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
As an experienced veterinary technician, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Surgical experience (prep, monitoring, recovery, etc.) Dental skills are a plus!
- Preventative care knowledge
- Medication dispensing and administering
- Obtaining a complete patient history and maintaining treatment records
- Pharmacology calculations
- Vaccine knowledge
What’s In It For You
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Occasional coffee runs, treats and meals on us
- No nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others
- Be a part of monthly meetings to encourage open communication and collaboration.
- Practice low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
- Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
- Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Simsbury Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
