Veterinary Technician

Who We Are

Norwich Regional Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

About the Role

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time or Part-time
• Schedule: Four-day work week; Monday through Friday; no weekends

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Absorb and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical procedures
• Place IV catheters and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Obtain diagnostics including radiographs, blood samples, and laboratory specimens
• Perform in-house laboratory testing
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members
• Support a positive and collaborative hospital environment

Requirements

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or Licensure (LVT) preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong patient care and technical skills
• Genuine compassion for animals and dedication to safety
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Willingness to continue learning and developing new skills
• Professional communication skills and client education abilities
• Self-awareness and willingness to ask for help when needed

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program