VCA Animal Hospitals·West Hartford, Connecticut
The technician will provide compassionate emergency and critical care to patients while maintaining a positive, low-stress environment for clients. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, monitoring sedated procedures, and executing technical tasks like venipuncture and radiology.
Join The VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT Team!
VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking per-diem Emergency Certified Veterinary Technician to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT.
We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.
We truly are a family and our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force.
We are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!
Why Join the VCA Family?
We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Monitoring for sedated procedures Full Technician Skill Utilization Collecting patient histories & physical exams Venipuncture / IVC placement Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority) Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services Providing compassionate care for all patients Emergency/Critical Care experience preferred Job Type: Full time, weekend rotation required Pay Range: $25 - $35 / hour based on experience and skill set Shifts: potential Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.
It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.
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We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must be certified veterinary technicians with a preference for emergency and critical care experience. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively in a team and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Market context
Certified veterinary technician roles in emergency settings are often in demand in Connecticut, especially for candidates with critical care experience and strong teamwork skills. These positions can be competitive because employers look for technicians who can stay calm in fast-paced cases while delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight emergency experience and collaborative clinical work.