Veterinary Technician

***This is NOT an entry level position, and NOT an assistant position. Applicants without significant general practice veterinary technician experience will not be considered. Experienced Veterinary Technician for a popular 2 doctor veterinary hospital located in Fairfield, CT. Full Time Position with great schedule- No evenings or weekends! Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits available. The ideal candidate should be professional, self-motivated, a quick thinker, able to multi-task efficiently, and have excellent communication skills. The practice culture we are building requires a positive, helpful attitude with a focus on teamwork. We are looking for technicians with a strong work ethic, and compassion for pets and people. This is a client facing position that requires face-to-face discussions with team members. The following is a list of essential job requirements (additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed): Phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, taking vitals, calculating drug doses, dentistry, digital radiography(technique and positioning) ,obtaining relevant information and history from clients and maintaining proper and complete medical records, drugs logs and nursing care. Process inhouse lab testing, administer medications, vaccines and treatments and fill prescriptions properly. The ideal candidate will enjoy educating clients about pet health, medications, vaccinations and diet. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Must be willing to help with end of day tasks- we are a small hospital and we all pitch in. Must be capable of using safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Experience in general practice preferred, we have found that applicants coming from ER have a very hard time transitioning to this atmosphere. We do not place high priority on titles and hierarchy, but you will be paid commensurate with your clinical skills. We work as one team to get things done, which sometimes requires leaving your ego at the door. If you have made it through this post, and are a veterinary GP rockstar, we would love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Application Question(s): If you are not a certified technician, how many years of experience working hands on as a veterinary technician? Experience: Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person