Veterinary Technician - Star Meadow Animal Clinic
Farmington, CT 06032
About the Job
Star Meadow Animal Clinic is on the hunt for a motivated and passionate Veterinary Technician!
Star Meadow Animal Clinic is a well-established, two-doctor small animal practice, where our mission is to provide exceptional care to every pet and foster strong human-animal bonds. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who will bring fresh ideas, critical thinking, and a positive outlook to our close-knit, supportive team. Here’s what you can expect from joining us:
About the Role:
As a Veterinary Technician at Star Meadow, you’ll play a hands-on role comparable to a family practice medical nurse, engaging closely with clients and their pets. Your responsibilities will include:
- Educating and interacting with clients and their pets as part of our extended family
- Gathering history, taking vitals, and performing radiographs
- Preparing and running lab tests and obtaining blood and other samples
- Providing treatments, including laser therapy, wound care, urgent care, and routine care like ear cleanings and pedicures
What We’re Looking For:
We’d love to meet candidates who are:
- Passionate about patient care and dedicated to nurturing the human-animal bond
- Skilled communicators with a friendly, outgoing attitude
- Proficient with computers and phone etiquette
- Team players who can multitask and keep our clinic running smoothly, from daily prep to evening close-up
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to our VetCorTechlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
We are passionate about fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member can thrive as their authentic self. At Star Meadow and Vetcor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to reach their potential.