Veterinary Technician

 

Who We Are:

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is a new, purpose-built surgical center opening in late 2025 in the heart of Greenwich’s West End. Spanning 10,000+ square feet and designed from the ground up, we’re bringing cutting-edge surgical and critical care services to a region that has long needed them. This is our second HVS location, and we're building it with the same focus that made our first a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine.

We’re seeking a skilled, motivated Veterinary Technician to join our founding clinical team. Whether your background is in general practice or you’ve already worked in surgery or critical care, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

In this role, you’ll work as a Veterinary Nurse rotating across a range of support areas. You’ll be trained and supported to grow your technical confidence in a fast-paced, well-resourced specialty environment.

This is a chance to help shape the protocols, culture, and rhythms of a brand-new hospital before we open our doors. You’ll be instrumental in helping us build a team that functions with trust, efficiency, and heart.

What You’ll Do:

● Provide compassionate, hands-on care to surgical and hospitalized patients

● Prep patients for surgery, assist in monitoring anesthesia, and support post-op recoveries

● Place and manage IV catheters, administer medications, and monitor vitals

● Assist with blood draws, bandaging, oxygen supplementation, and patient rounds

● Communicate with clients during check-ins, updates, and discharges

● Work closely with a collaborative team of doctors, specialists, and fellow nurses

● Contribute to a supportive, respectful hospital culture built on shared purpose and mutual trust

What We Require:

● 1-2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or nurse in GP, ER, or specialty

● Certified Veterinary Technicians or Licensed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply

● Experience with practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)

● Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers

● Highly organized and acute attention to detail

● Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly

● Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient and respect for coworkers

● Flexibility, curiosity, and the desire to help build something new

What Makes This Role Unique:

This is a launch position as we open our 2nd Hospital for Veterinary Surgery location! You will spend your first few weeks training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow before opening a brand new facility. This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state-of-the-art care in a new state. Our target start date for this role is November 10, 2025.

What We Offer:

● The salary range for this role is: $32-$39 per hour. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies. Additional incentives available for candidates with a VTS in Anesthesia, ECC or Internal Medicine

● Sign-on bonus based on experience

● No weekends, No ‘on-call’ shifts

● Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

● FSA/HSA

● Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year

● 401(k) with a company match

● Paid Parental Leave

● Scrub Allowance

● Elective benefits through MetLife

● Employee pet discounts

● Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. Veterinary Technicians are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

We Welcome You:

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.