Veterinary Technician
Full Time
Greenwich, CT 06830
$34 - $38 an hour
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Location: 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Compensation: $34 - $38 depending on experience
Shift Details: NO WEEKENDS!
Greenwich Animal Hospital in Greenwich, CT is looking for an Certified Veterinary Technician to join our multi- doctor practice. Greenwich Animal Hospital has been a leading provider of veterinary services in Greenwich, CT for over 75 years.
We are an AAHA-accredited practice where compassionate care is our guiding principle. With an emphasis on client education, the human-animal bond, and a collaborative approach, affluent, highly compliant client base allows us to practice only the best medicine!
Greenwich Animal Hospital is adding an
Experienced Veterinary Technician or
Certified
Veterinary Technician to be an important member of our team.
Location: 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Compensation: $34 - $38 depending on experience
Shift Details: NO WEEKENDS!
Greenwich Animal Hospital in Greenwich, CT is looking for an Certified Veterinary Technician to join our multi- doctor practice. Greenwich Animal Hospital has been a leading provider of veterinary services in Greenwich, CT for over 75 years.
We are an AAHA-accredited practice where compassionate care is our guiding principle. With an emphasis on client education, the human-animal bond, and a collaborative approach, affluent, highly compliant client base allows us to practice only the best medicine!
- Large, spacious facility with more than ample work space. Featuring 2 large treatment areas, and dual table surgery suite.
- Digital radiology, ultrasound and dental radiology, surgical laser, and more.
- Great working hours - open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-5:00pm NO WEEKENDS Holidays, or on-call hours and flexible work schedules
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Access to Lula Fit App
- Live fitness and meditation classes
- Self-guided wellness collection
- On-demand video library
- 1-1 virtual fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being coaching
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
- Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
- 24 hour access
- Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
- Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
- Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
- Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
- Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
- Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
- Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
- ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
Optional Insurances Available
- Life Insurance AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
- Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
Responsibilities include all aspects of patient care, including surgery prep and recovery, radiology, blood draws, cytology, dentistry (including dental radiology), administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the doctors, and client communication. Licensed Veterinary Technician's will also administer and monitor anesthesia, place IV catheters and perform subgingival scaling on dental patients. The ideal candidate will:
- Accurately perform medical math calculations including drug dosages and fluid rates.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Show initiative to continue his/her education and have excellent follow-through skills.
- Be able to negotiate with difficult people and problem solve.
- Stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis
- Enjoy working with people and animals and be able to deal with animals even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Be flexible in attitude and work habits.
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 40 pounds (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, walking/standing for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
Physical demands and work environment
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
- Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- Employee is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
- Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
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