Experienced Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary center in Bedford seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, demonstrating compassion and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include patient care, sample collection, and assisting in surgical procedures. The center offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to restrain pets safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage medical cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring

Sample Collection

Laboratory Tests Processing

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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.

Hours of Operation:

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

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Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Pet restraint, triage 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.
• Opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Some weekend availability.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• A self-starter eager to continue learning and advancing skills.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally.

Additional Information

We Offer Our Staff:

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership via Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional benefits like Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc.
• Note: Benefits may vary for full-time vs part-time roles.

Requirements

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Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services