Overnight Veterinary Technician

About the Role

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is seeking a skilled Overnight Veterinary Technician to join the team at Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys emergency medicine and wants flexible shifts in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital, supporting a team of experienced ER clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and technical support to hospitalized and emergency patients.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist veterinarians during surgical and medical procedures.
• Assist with diagnostics including bloodwork, radiographs, and laboratory testing.
• Monitor patient vitals, maintain accurate treatment records, and communicate patient updates to the veterinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Support patient restraint and handling, ensuring a low-stress experience for pets.
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and assist with stocking medical supplies.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience working as a Veterinary Technician required (assistant-only experience is not sufficient).
• Ability to perform core technical skills including blood draws, catheter placement, patient monitoring, and surgical assistance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Must be a team player with compassion for pets and their people.
• A veterinary technician license is not required.

About the Hospital

• State-of-the-art emergency hospital serving the greater Hartford area.
• Equipped with advanced diagnostics, a fully equipped surgical suite, in-house lab.
• Open 7 days per week: 8am-12am Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday and Sunday.
• 24-hour nursing care for inpatients 7 days a week, including holidays.

Compensation

• $27-$31 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4% (after 6 months of employment).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
• Mental Health Resources.
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave.

Pet Perks

• Discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Savings on reference lab testing.
• Discounts on Purina pet foods.
• Preferred rates with a pet insurance partner.