Certified Veterinary Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Lowell Road Veterinary Center in Hudson, NH is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team and support dogs, cats and pocket pets. Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab analysis, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

We value reliability, ongoing learning, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with exposure to animal care. Competitive pay and benefits offered, including CE allowances.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography, anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Maintenance of medical records and hospital operations

Skills

Excellent client communication

Punctuality and reliability

Weekend availability

Continuous learning

Safe & low-stress animal restraint

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Radiography

Dental radiography

Job description

Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Hudson, New Hampshire. We understand all the different ways your pet communicates love and trust. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture.

We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We also have our sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, Bedford Veterinary Medical Center.

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

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work someweekends
• 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. negotiable depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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.