Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Progressive Animal Wellness is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — primarily as a room technician with dedicated surgical time built into the schedule. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care. </span></p>
<p data-start="722" data-end="891"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.</span></p>
<p data-start="893" data-end="922"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="893" data-end="922">Responsibilities include:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="924" data-end="1002"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1003" data-end="1064"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1065" data-end="1161"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assisting in surgery</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1065" data-end="1161"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1162" data-end="1240"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1241" data-end="1352"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1353" data-end="1446"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1447" data-end="1543"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Schedule and compensation:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Compensation: <strong>$21.00 – $28.00 per hour, for each hour worked</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Schedule: This is a <strong>full-time position</strong>, with a <strong>4 x 10 schedule</strong>, currently Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with one to two rotating Saturdays per month (8:00 AM–1:00 PM). No on-call requirements.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Full-time Benefits Package*:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life insurance and disability</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Program</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401k with company match</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="marker" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Personal pet discount</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="marker" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Uniform allowance</span></li>
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<p><span class="marker" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Minimum qualifications and skill set:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="marker"><strong>1+ </strong>years </span>of veterinary technician experience</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Active, good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license in Connecticut required</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer are encouraged to apply</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in the following skills:</span>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="139" data-end="204"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="205" data-end="253"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="254" data-end="297"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Surgical assistance and aseptic technique</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="298" data-end="341"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="342" data-end="391"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="392" data-end="436"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Radiology positioning and safety protocols</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="437" data-end="495"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medication administration and accurate drug calculations</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="496" data-end="558"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="660" data-end="696"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Client education and communication</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="697" data-end="768"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong critical thinking and attention to detail</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why choose Progressive Animal Wellness?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Animal Wellness — PAW — is a 4-doctor small animal practice in Avon, offering advanced dentistry (including restorative and surgical procedures), ultrasound and echocardiography services, soft tissue surgery, comprehensive diagnostics, and full preventive and wellness care, all within a modern, expanded facility. CVTs at PAW work at the absolute top of their license — responsible for anesthesia induction through recovery, dental scaling and radiography, and active participation in diagnostic imaging, with a growing tech-led ultrasound program in development.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At PAW, you'll practice the kind of medicine you want to practice — progressive, thorough, and genuinely gold standard. Longer 40-minute appointment slots allow you to slow down, think, and treat every patient with the level of care you're proud of. Leadership is transparent, invested in your growth, and has a long track record of promoting from within. Many long-tenured team members have advanced into new roles — and that pathway is real here.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Located in scenic Avon, CT in the Farmington Valley — with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community — PAW offers the perfect blend of meaningful work and quality of life. No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and protected breaks. If you're looking for a supportive hospital where the medicine, the mentorship, and the balance all matter, PAW is worth a conversation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#LI-KG1</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$21</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$28 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email hidden]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.</p>
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