Experienced/Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Description

Position at Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician (Credentialed Or Equivalent Experience)

Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital — East Haven, CT

If you’re the sort of tech who beams when a nervous cat finally unclenches in your arms, or when a client says “Wow, thanks for explaining that in human words!” — you’ll feel right at home at Shore Haven.

We’ve been part of the East Haven community for over 40 years, and judging by the steady stream of glowing reviews, our neighbors kinda like us back. Clients rave about our compassion, clear communication, and how we treat every pet like the VIP they are — yes, even the one who drools on your scrub top like it’s performance art.

Why Techs Stick Around Here

At Shore Haven, techs are trusted teammates, not background characters. You’ll notice pretty quickly that:

• Clients routinely compliment our team’s kindness (and we take that seriously, because kindness is a skill)
• Our culture blends high-quality medicine with real, human warmth
• Our staff retention is strong — people stay because it’s a good place to be, not just to work
• We celebrate curiosity, mentoring, problem-solving, and “aha” moments
• Laughter is part of the workflow — especially when a dog brings emotional support squeaky toys into surgery prep
  
  
  

What You’ll Do (aka: You Won’t Be Bored)

Bring your technical experience — we’ll help you stretch it further:

• Deliver exceptional patient care, from snuggly wellness visits to the occasional “I ate something I shouldn’t have” adventure
• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle anesthesia, monitoring, and surgical assistance with confidence
• Guide clients through decisions and treatment plans in plain English
• Document with accuracy and intention — yes, we read your notes!
• Help keep our days running smoother than a perfectly calibrated fluid pump
• Support newer teammates, ask questions, and share what you know
  
  
  

What We’re Hoping You Bring

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) or equivalent hands-on experience
• 2+ years in a small animal hospital preferred
• A calm, collaborative presence with excellent communication
• The ability to multitask and stay organized (even when the day goes full zoomies)
• Friendly, team-focused energy — no egos, no drama
• Ability to lift/assist :40 lbs and keep moving throughout the day
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks

Straightforward, meaningful support:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date)
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6mo of employment)
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus program
• Employee pet care discount
  
  
  

If you’re looking for a hospital that delivers medicine with heart, earns loyalty the right way, and gets as many “thank you” notes as discharge forms — come meet us.

About Our Network

Shore Haven is proud to be part of the United Veterinary Care network — a community of hospitals that share knowledge, talent, and support without clipping anyone’s wings. We get the good stuff that comes with being connected (competitive pay, solid benefits, CE opportunities, and a national peer network) while still keeping the autonomy, warmth, and identity that made us who we are in the first place.

No top-down scripts, no culture takeovers — just practices empowered to do great medicine with teams that genuinely enjoy where they work. At UVC, collaboration is the point, and individuality is the strength.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.