Veterinary Technician – Primary Care

About the role

Are you passionate about animal care and ready to make an impact in a growing community? Elm City Vet – Primary Care in New Haven, CT is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care for pets and their families.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital part in delivering comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the best possible care for the pets we see.
• Participate in in-house continuing education opportunities and mentoring to support and achieve your goals.
• Support the promotion of top talent and strong work ethic.

Requirements

• 1-3 years Veterinary Technician experience.
• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge of Anesthesia and monitoring.
• Phlebotomy knowledge.
• Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide “tableside” assistance.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Qualifications

• Confidence in all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, drug calculations and protocols, dentistry, and surgery.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Supportive culture with social events & team building.
• Competitive paid time off & holidays.
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental Health Focused Services.
• A Safe Harbor 401K with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Up to 75% employee pet care discount.
• Annual uniform allowance.

Pay

Compensation based on experience starting at $22.00-$26.00 an hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time position: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:45am-8pm Rotating Saturdays - 9:45am-4pm.