Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Russell Animal Hospital in Concord, NH is seeking a Full Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited practice. The role supports doctors with exams, patient care, and hospital duties, including venipuncture, radiology, lab work, and pharmacy tasks.

Weekend rotation is required, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Join a long-standing, 4-doctor team known for high-quality medicine and compassionate care for pets and families in a

Qualifications

• Belief in high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the necessary expertise.
• Experienced veterinary assistant preferred.
• Willing to work full-time with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement and radiology duties.
• Handle laboratory work and pharmacy tasks.
• Care for hospitalized patients and support recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Exam assistance

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

We are seeking a Full Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our VCA Russell Animal Hospital team, here in Concord, NH. VCA Russell Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor practice that has been AAHA accredited for over 75 years. It is centrally located an hour away from the mountains and the seacoast.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Compensation: $17 - $22 / hr based on skill set, experience

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA Russell Animal Hospital team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Assist Doctors with physical examinations and patient assessment
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why Join The VCA Family?

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Penn Foster tuition support and sponsorships
• License reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com