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Join The VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT Team!VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking full time General Practice Veterinary Technicians to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT.We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We truly are a family and our team has a shared devotion toprovidingprogressive medicine with compassion as a driving force. We are eager to welcome like-minded individuals! Why Join the VCA Family?We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesContinuing education allowanceTuition support and sponsorshipsVeterinary Technician license reimbursementFree mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous petcare discountsLife, long and short term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time401(k)Why We Want YouAs a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:Collecting patient histories & physical examsBuilding lasting relationships with our clients and patientsVenipuncture / IVC placementHands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)DentistryPharmacyLaboratoryAnesthesia MonitoringWorking collaboratively with team members of all hospital servicesProviding compassionate care for all patientsClient EducationGeneral Practice experience preferredFull Technician Skill UtilizationJob Type: Full TimePay Range: $19 - $27 / hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.Shifts: day, and evening available. Weekend and holiday rotation required.Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at