Petcare Veterinary Services is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team.  At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our small family-like environment means you’ll be able to spend extra time getting to know and treating your patients.  As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.   

We are a full-service veterinary medical facility located in West Hartford, CT. At Petcare Veterinary Services, our mission is to provide exceptional medical and surgical care for our highly valued patients while supporting the people who care for them. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative healthcare, and client education. Our boutique-style practice offers a collaborative, team-focused environment where every team member plays an important role in making a difference for our patients, clients, and each other. https://petcarewh.com/   

Veterinary Technician

Petcare Veterinary Services in West Hartford, CT  

$19-$22 per hour  

 WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Assisting the Doctors in appointments 

Take patient histories from clients for appointments 

Technician appointments

Various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage, etc.) 

Communicating with clients via phone and in-person 

Executing treatment orders, canine and Feline vaccine knowledge and schedule  

Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting and/or exam rooms 

Prepares patient files and charts  

Answers client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures  

Educates clients on over-the-counter products such as flea and tick preventions 

 Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly  

Maintain accuracy with cash drawer, credit card-scratch pay and CareCredit transactions 

This position requires the ability to sit, walk, squat, bend, stand, reach, lift and type 

Monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures  

Perform routine and advanced treatments and procedures, including injections, oral medications, blood draws, basic pharmacology and bandaging  

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, enjoys teamwork, and thrives in a small-practice setting where your contributions truly make a difference. 

 BENEFITS   

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:  

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage   

401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service  

Generous paid time off  

Mental Health Resources   

Company-paid bonding leave   

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:    

Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products   

Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing   

Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods   

Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor  

REQUIREMENTS    

 Must be a Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician

High school diploma or equivalent 

Previous experience working as a licensed Veterinary Technician is preferred

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/  

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