Veterinary Assistant

Lowell Road Veterinary Center; Hudson, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; 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

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Lowell Road Veterinary Center in Hudson, NH is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our multi-doctor team. You will support veterinarians, technicians, and clients with a mix of clinical tasks, patient handling, and effective communication. Weekend shifts may be required. Excellent teamwork and a willingness to learn are essential.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required).
• Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures.
• Weekend availability (some shifts).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow.
• Bonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• A team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed.
• A self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growing.
• Receptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvement.

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
• Must be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditions

Skills

Pet restraint

Lab work

Client communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory equipment

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Hudson, New Hampshire. We understand all the different ways your pet communicates love and trust. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We also have our sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, Bedford Veterinary Medical Center.

We are located in beautiful southern, New Hampshire! Our veterinary hospital is located on 288 Lowell Road in Hudson, just south of Manchester and next toNashua. Tax-free New Hampshire is a fantastic place to live and offers beaches, mountains, and city life, all within a short driving distance from our location! It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and is an excellent place to live and/or raise a family!

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionateVeterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you’re confident in your abilities, passionate about patient care, and ready to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our medical team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality care to patients with a wide range of needs. Your day will include a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.

Primary responsibilities include:

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

Must be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditions

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required)

Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures

Weekend availability (some shifts)

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail

Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow

Bonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring

A team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed

A self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growing

Receptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvement

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$24/hr

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 pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.