Careers

About the Role

Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them? 

Chester Veterinary Clinic provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Chester, CT and the surrounding communities. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. At Chester Veterinary Clinic, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to support our goal of creating healthier lives for our patients and their families. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, we offer consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, some of which include: 

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 longterm 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   

• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide  

Lifestyle Benefits:  

• Six paid holidays  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Employee discount program  

As an experienced veterinary technician, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include: 

• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement 

• Surgical experience (prep, monitoring, recovery, etc.) Dental skills are a plus! 

• Preventative care knowledge  

• Medication dispensing and administering 

• Obtaining a complete patient history and maintaining treatment records 

• Pharmacology calculations 

• Vaccine knowledge  

This is a full-time position for an experienced veterinary technician 

What’s in it for you:  

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance 

• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind 

• Occasional coffee runs, treats and meals on us 

• No nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours 

• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are! 

Our veterinary technicians should be ready to: 

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day. 

• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself. 

• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others 

• Apply Now