Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician - Elm City Veterinary Hospital | New Haven, CT

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Monday-Thursday | Flexible Scheduling

About Us:

At Elm City Veterinary Hospital, we're passionate about providing exceptional patient care while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our team. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys working directly with patients, supporting doctors on the floor, and contributing to a positive hospital culture where teamwork comes first.

This position will primarily focus on appointments, treatments, and patient care throughout the hospital. We're looking for someone with strong technical skills who is confident but humble, eager to continue learning, and willing to share their knowledge with others. The right candidate understands that great veterinary medicine is a team effort and values collaboration, communication, and mutual respect.

Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is skilled, dependable, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is confident without ego, eager to continue learning, and willing to share knowledge with others. They understand that exceptional patient care is the result of strong teamwork, clear communication, and a willingness to support those around them.

We are looking for someone that is:

• Easy-going and approachable
• Humble and professional
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Eager to learn and grow
• Willing to teach and support others
• Organized and dependable
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience
• Proficient in venipuncture and blood collection
• Experience placing intravenous catheters
• Experience running laboratory diagnostics
• Surgical and anesthesia support experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Experience mentoring or training team members
• Strong interest in continuing education and professional development

Responsibilities

• Support patient appointments and room flow
• Perform blood draws and collect diagnostic samples
• Place intravenous catheters
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Assist with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
• Administer treatments and medications
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Support patient care throughout the hospital and treatment areas
• Help maintain an organized and efficient workflow

To learn more about Elm City Veterinary Hospital, visit: www.elmcityvet.com

LET'S CONNECT!

If this sounds like what you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and let's set up a conversation to learn more about you, what you're looking for next, and whether this could be a great fit.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Elm City Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.