Veterinary Technician

Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our General Practice team and be a part of our GP surgery team.   At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community.  Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic, located in Salem, CT, is dedicated to their patients and clients wellbeing alike! Our team consists of passionate and highly trained individuals who are passionate about what they do. We are a full functioning hospital that offers specialty dental services, diagnostics, surgery, and general practice. We are a four-doctor, innovative clinic with our General Practice downstairs and Dental Specialty upstairs.  We pride ourselves in providing quality medical care and individualized service with the goal of complete customer satisfaction.  It is also our goal for our employees to be happy in the workplace and supported in maintaining a positive life/work balance.  This position will require a candidate that is team oriented, has a positive attitude, is a clear communicator and who enjoys people as well as their furry family members! This position has a four-day work week and no weekends! We can’t wait to show you what we are all about! https://salemvalleyvet.com/     Veterinary Technician    Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic in Salem, CT    $23.00-$26.00 an hour (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) preferred but not required  At least 2 years' experience as a veterinary technician *Must be able to competently run surgeries & monitor anesthesia* Must have a positive attitude and be a team player  Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipunture)  Placing IV Catheters  Administering treatments  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/    Where uncommon support partners with joy.