Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a modern, multi-doctor facility that prioritizes animal welfare and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for various tasks, including animal restraint, triage, and assisting in surgical procedures, all while ensuring the highest standards of care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in veterinary medicine. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in animal care!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Tuition assistance program

Referral bonus program

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Personal pet discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a CVT license and 2+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary procedures and animal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal restraint, triage, and lab sample analysis.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Medical record management

Fast-paced work environment adaptability

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Company Description

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while providing our pets and clients with the utmost care and compassion.

Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, and acupuncture.

We offer a welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth. Our team is looking to add an experienced CVT that is committed to providing the best possible care for all pets!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

To learn more about us, click here!

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ year professional experiencerequired
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work rotating weekends, either in our Urgent Care department or at our sister hospital, Lowell Road Veterinary Center in Hudson
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: here.