Certified Veterinary Technician

Canobie-Lake-Veterinary-Hospital-LLC; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA‑acred

Referral Bonus Program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital, an AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Windham, NH, is seeking a certified veterinary technician. The team values compassionate patient care, strong client communication, and a collaborative, organized work environment.

We offer diverse duties including phlebotomy, restraint, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and lab work, with opportunities for growth through training and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Certified veterinary technician required with 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• Open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program waiting to take VTNE.
• Paperless practice: digital records and computer-based workflows.
• Strong customer service and precise communication.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates.
• Animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical prep.
• Perform treatments during appointments and provide stellar patient care.
• Maintain accurate client records and hospital workflows.
• Restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.

Skills

Certified Vet Technician

Customer service

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Punctual

Communication

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiographs

Team player

Education

AVMA accredited veterinary technician program

VTNE eligibility/waiting program

Job description

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is founded on the motto “Trust Our Family with Your Family!”We are deeply committed to each of our employees and clients and treat them as if they were members of our own family. We are one of three locations founded by Dr. Melissa Magnuson. Located in Windham, New Hampshire, we are anAAHA-accredited, small animal general practice seeing dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. We provide services varying from wellness and sick appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, radiology, ultrasounds, companion laser therapy, in‑house laboratory diagnostics,and much more.

We have been voted "Best Veterinary Hospital in North America" for 2024-2025 by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)!This prestigious recognition was awarded through AAHA’s rigorous evaluation process, which assesses hospitals on over 900 standards of veterinary excellence.

We are searching for the best CVTs who want to feel valued for the work they do and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. We are a fun-loving and busy well‑oiled machine! We pride ourselves on being super organized and peaceful, and we are seeking likeminded teammates. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where your contributions help strengthen the human‑animal bond, and you are eager to learn- you may be the team member we are seeking!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Our Treatment Technicians are responsible forphlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine‑needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care. Our ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and excellent customer care skills. You must also be thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn!

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, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
  • We are open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program that are waiting to take the VTNE
• Top‑notch technical skills!
• Ability to arrive on‑time and ready to work
• Computer skills a must! We are apaperlesspractice!
• Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low‑stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set‑up and process laboratory samples and tests, preferred but not required
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• A self‑starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital

Additional Information

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.

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/

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