Adorable Pets Veterinary Center andAnimal Hospital of Old Saybrook are looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to their teams. At our Rarebreed clinics, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our diverse environment means you'll work with friendly, talented, experienced veterinarians in a family-focused practice. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
This is a split role between Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook (60%) and Adorable Pets (40%). The clinics are roughly 20 minutes away from each other.
$23.00-$28.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
Perform physical assessments and record your observations
Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
Continuing education allowance and professional development support
Mental Health Resources
Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Must be able to work at both clinics
Surgical and anesthesia experience
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/