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Pickens Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician (LVT)

  • Simsbury, CT
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on May 1, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Who we are

Hopmeadow Animal Hospital is Hiring a Credentialed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: LVT

Status: Full-time

Salary

Negotiable and based on experience & licensure

Schedule: 4 10-hour days

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition

Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Hopmeadow Animal Hospital is a busy, friendly, multi-doctor small animal practice committed to providing high-quality veterinary medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. We empower our technicians to fully utilize their skills while working alongside a team that values communication, respect, and professional growth. Our long-standing team culture reflects our commitment to valuing every employee’s contribution.

Why Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Love Hopmeadow Animal Hospital

  • Doctors who trust and fully utilize technician skills
  • Strong mentorship and opportunities for professional growth
  • Long-term team stability with an average employee tenure of 15 years
  • Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
  • Continuing education encouraged with CE allowance provided
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

What You’ll Do

  • Utilize technical skills in exams, procedures, surgery, and anesthesia monitoring
  • Support surgical and dental procedures from start to finish
  • Provide compassionate patient care and client education
  • Partner closely with veterinarians to deliver high-quality medicine
  • Perform diagnostic and clinical technical duties with confidence
  • Contribute to a positive, efficient, team-based workflow

What Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Bring

Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) credential

  • Strong experience in anesthesia and patient monitoring
  • Confident technical and clinical decision-making skills
  • Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to patient care
  • Team-focused mindset with strong collaboration skills
  • Commitment to continued learning and professional development

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

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

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays (full-time only)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re a Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and join a truly supportive team, we’d love to connect with you—apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hopmeadow Animal Hospital 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’re 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.

Apply at Pickens Animal Hospital