Experienced Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Imaging

Alliance Animal; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our multi-doctor team in southern New Hampshire. You will support veterinarians and technicians with a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling to deliver high-quality care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong restraint and lab skills, weekend availability, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Proficient in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures.
• Ability to work weekends and maintain strong client communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively restraining pets using low-stress techniques.
• Triage and intake of incoming patients.
• Collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.).
• Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging.
• Administering medications and monitoring patients.
• Supporting nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases.
• Preparing patients and instruments for surgery; assisting in procedures.
• Monitoring patients under anesthesia.
• Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients with compassion and clarity.

Skills

Restraint techniques

Lab work

Surgical assistance

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab processing

Job description

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our multi-doctor team in southern New Hampshire. You will support veterinarians and technicians with a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling to deliver high-quality care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong restraint and lab skills, weekend availability, and excellent communication.