VCA Animal Hospitals·Norwalk, Connecticut
The role involves providing comprehensive surgical nursing care, including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and radiology. Technicians are responsible for collecting patient histories, performing physical exams, and communicating with pet parents.
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced fulltime Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician for our busy Surgery department.
We are a fast paced, 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital located in Norwalk, CT.
We are passionate about the training, growth and development of our associates.
With multiple specialty departments available you will have the opportunity to learn from the best!
Our hospital supports services including ER/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology and Oncology.
At VREC Norwalk we value our team and support the full skill utilization of our veterinary technicians.
Each of our specialty departments utilizes advanced technology to provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and advanced treatments and therapies to care for patients.
Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 Surgery Veterinary Technician Responsibilities: Anesthesia monitoring Full Technician Skill Utilization Collecting patient histories & physical exams Medication refills, and Pet parent communication Proficient in medical calculations 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 Potential Schedule: Full time Compensation: $ 28 - $35/ hour dependent on experience, skill set, and licensure status. (CVT, VTS) What Makes VREC Norwalk Unique?
We are fostering a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training new skills is common place.
So whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent.
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.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance VTS Path financial, and mentorship support Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio Our hospital team provides an ideal setting to expand and develop skills in every area of our practice.
We offer flexibility of schedule with weekends, days worked and length of shifts to encourage healthy work-life balance.
Why You Should Consider Us This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone with surgical experience and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides specialty services.
Candidates must be positive and motivated.
The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.
Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.
We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
We look forward to getting to know 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.
For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.
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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 should be experienced licensed veterinary technicians or those with surgical experience seeking professional growth. A positive, motivated attitude and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty environment are required.
Market context
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