Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health’s Bedford Pet Urgent Care seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician with an active NH license and at least 1 year of professional experience to join a busy, multi-doctor hospital serving dogs, cats and pocket pets.

Responsibilities include triage, anesthesia and surgical assistance, radiography, lab work and client communication. Shifts may be covered at both Bedford and Hudson locations; weekend availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license required; 1+ year professional experience.
• Punctual, reliable, weekend availability.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care and hospital operations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with exposure to hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Medical care of hospitalized cases.
• Anesthetic management and surgical preparation/assistance.

Skills

Clinical veterinary care

Client communication

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Radiography positioning

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Bedford Pet Urgent Care is located within Bedford Veterinary Medical Center- 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 pride ourselves in practicing 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 are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We are available after hours and weekends for urgent and sick patients that need to be seen but don’t require overnight hospitalization or surgery.

• Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located at 288 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH 03051***

To learn more about us, https://www.bedfordpeturgentcare.com/

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

• Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located at 288 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH 03051***

We’re looking for:

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some weekends
• 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

Pay Range: $20 - $28/hr dependent on experience level

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

• 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: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/