Certified Veterinary Technician - Monday to Friday Schedule

Have you been trying to find a Monday through Friday Veterinary Technician job? Have you always wanted to work in a non profit animal welfare field? If so, the Connecticut Humane Society has the perfect job for you.

We are looking for a CERTIFIED Veterinary Technician to join the team at our Waterford location. Applicants for this key position must have prior experience working in a shelter or veterinary clinic. This position will be the lead tech on surgery so surgery skills are a must! We are working to get our surgery suite up and running. This position will assist in the provision of quality medical and surgical care of animals including, but not limited to, performing routine preventative care, administering medications, assessing patient progress, running basic laboratory tests, surgical prep and post-op care, induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients, answering adopters' and fosters' questions about medical conditions and home care, and performing end of life care when necessary. Applicants must be detail focused and comfortable using technology to maintain accurate electronic medical records. An ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to think critically to be a stakeholder in the patients' treatment plans and care. Candidates must be prepared to work well independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all of our animals. This position will work primarily in the Waterford Shelter medical department but may occasionally work at other locations (Wilton, Newington, Fox Memorial Clinic).

Position OverviewTitle: Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview: This full time position is benefit eligible. This position is ideal for who is able to deal with different communication styles. We are looking for a creative, customer service oriented individual who can work well within a team. Interested individuals must be able to handle multiple priorities and enjoy a busy environment. This position requires one to have a knowledge of animal handling and medical care as well as have a basic understanding of the different types of companionship animals. The schedule is Monday through Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.Location: UNITED STATES, Waterford, CT

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay Range: $24.00-$29.00/hr dependent on experience and certification

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm