VCA Animal Hospitals·South Windsor, Connecticut
Perform procedural anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and radiology while collecting patient histories and conducting physical exams. Provide compassionate care to patients and deliver an outstanding experience to pet parents.
At VCA Valley Animal Hospital, in South Windsor CT, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be!
We are a 4 doctor, full service hospital located just outside of Hartford Ct. that has served the community for over 30 years.
We have a collaborative culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.
We treat each patient, pet parent, and team member like part of the family!
We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team.
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 Veterinary Technician Duties: Procedural anesthesia monitoring Full Technician Skill Utilization Collecting patient histories & thorough 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 Potential Schedule: Full-time flexible availability (Four, 10s) weekend rotation & evening rotation required.
Open 6 days a week.
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.
Must be a credentialed veterinary technician with a positive and motivated attitude. The role is open to both experienced licensed techs and those seeking developmental training.
Market context
Dental hygiene roles in Connecticut are typically driven by steady patient demand in private practices, group practices, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a current Connecticut RDH license, an accredited associate’s degree, and strong communication and professionalism. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to patient-care experience and teamwork.
