Veterinary Technician

4-Day Work Week. All Cats, All the Time.  Cats Limited is a feline-exclusive, AAHA-accredited hospital in West Hartford, CT, built from the ground up around how cats actually experience veterinary care. Not "mostly cats." Not "cat-friendly certified" as an afterthought. Every protocol, every exam room, every handling technique is designed for cats, by people who genuinely love them.  We're looking for a Veterinary Technician who doesn't just tolerate cats, but who lights up talking about feline behavior, low-stress handling, and the "why" behind the medicine. Someone who wants a career, not just a job and a team and leaders invested in helping you build it.  What you can expect from us: 4-day work week – We work hard to make sure our team has time to recharge  Flexible scheduling for the right candidate  Highly talented and collaborative team  Leaders who actively encourage curiosity and continued learning  Calm, quiet, cat-only environment - no barking, no chaos  Strong technician utilization - you'll actually use your skills, not just restrain and clean  Clients who deeply respect the care and relationships the team builds  What you'll actually be doing: Blood draws, cystocentesis, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis  Diagnostics and patient workflow management  Technician appointments and client education  Surgery and anesthesia support  Feline-specific handling and behavior-based patient care  Supporting advanced medicine, including our I-131 (radioactive iodine) program  Our tools and technology: IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst DX, and Sedivue • Zomedica Truforma feline-specific diagnostics • Ultrasound (including a traveling ultrasonographer for echocardiograms) • Digital radiography and dental radiography • Companion laser • Radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment program • Advanced feline diagnostics and second-opinion consults  You might be a great fit if you: Notice the subtle shifts in feline body language before anyone else does  Get genuinely curious about the medicine behind the symptoms  Value communication and teamwork as much as technical skill  Want to keep growing into a feline medicine specialist, not just stay stagnant  Credentialed technicians preferred; experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.  Compensation: $23–28/hour, based on experience.  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   Prior leadership or management experience required   Must have a positive attitude and be a team player   Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipunture)  Placing IV Catheters  Administering treatments  Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery  Providing emergency and critical care to patients  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.