Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Alliance Animal Health; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k & matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health's Bedford Pet Urgent Care is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician to support high-quality patient care in Bedford, NH. You will assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and nursing care across two facilities, including the Hudson location.

A license and experience are required, with opportunities for training and career growth. The role offers comprehensive benefits, CE support, and a path to advance within a dynamic, compassionate veterinary team that serves dogs,

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license is required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal-related hazards.
• Willingness to work at both Bedford and Hudson locations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Certified Veterinary Technician

Client communication

Multitasking

Radiographic imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Safety & restraint

Education

Active veterinary tech license

AVMA-accredited program

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental radiography

Lab specimen handling

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, click https://www.bedfordpeturgentcare.com/

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.

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 CertifiedVeterinary 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.

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 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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