Veterinary Technician

Winsted Hospital for Animals is a 4-doctor practice with a well-established support staff team that is committed to providing unparalleled patient care. From Malamutes to Maine Coons, our patients have our team at their service. WHFA is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that encourages you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-a-long? We'll harmonize!

Winsted Hospital for Animals is looking for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to our fantastic team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. Ever wonder what it would be like to work in veterinary medicine and still have a life? Well, at WHFA, we do not work nights or holidays, and our short 5-hour shifts on Saturdays are rotated through all the staff, so we have most weekends off! We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, 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 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 

Our veterinary technicians should be ready to: 

• Ask for help and offer help to others.
• Tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• Enjoy yourself. If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Be positive! Because with the right attitude, anything is possible!

What’s in it for you: 

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours

Think you're the veterinary technician we've been looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our pack! Apply today so we can get started!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Winsted Hospital for Animals and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we are committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.