Veterinary Assistant

NHSHP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic in Epsom, NH, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, appointment flow, procedures, diagnostics, and daily hospital operations. The clinic is Fear-Free Certified and treats dogs, cats and exotic pets, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow hands-on veterinary skills.

The role suits dependable, compassionate individuals with a desire to learn and contribute in a supportive general practice setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some animal care experience is helpful but not required.
• Comfort with dogs, cats, and occasional exotic pets.
• Interest in Fear-Free handling and low-stress patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors and technicians with patient handling and restraint.
• Assist with exam room flow and keep appointments moving.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient intake, weights, histories and client communication as appropriate.
• Provide patient care before, during and after procedures.
• Assist with in-house lab work and sample handling as appropriate.
• Support radiology, diagnostics and treatment flow as trained.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness, restocking and organization.
• Communicate patient updates or concerns to the team.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, appointment flow, procedures, diagnostics, and day-to-day hospital operations.

We are a warm, welcoming veterinary clinic in Epsom, NH with a team that cares deeply about providing thoughtful care for pets and clear communication for the people who love them. Our hospital is Fear-Free Certified and provides care for dogs, cats, and a variety of exotic pets. Our services include wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, laboratory services, pharmacy support, pain management, integrated medicine, behavior counseling, laser therapy, and acupuncture.

This role is a great fit for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and interested in building hands-on veterinary skills in a supportive general practice setting. Prior animal care experience is helpful, whether from a veterinary hospital, kennel, daycare, shelter, grooming, or similar environment, but we are open to training the right person.

We are looking for someone who is excited to plant roots with our team in a consistent full-time role. No seasonal opportunities are available at this time.

If you are reliable, eager to learn, and looking for a veterinary team where you can contribute while continuing to grow, we would like to meet you.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with animals, able to follow direction, and ready to support a busy veterinary team.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Interest in a consistent full-time role
• Some animal care experience preferred, but not required
• Comfort working with dogs, cats, and occasional exotic pets
• Interest in Fear-Free handling and low-stress patient care
• A calm, compassionate approach with animals
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction from doctors, technicians, and leadership
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistency with scheduling
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Interest in supporting appointments, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and patient care
• A desire to learn and continue building hands-on veterinary skills

Animal care experience outside of a veterinary clinic can be valuable, and we are open to candidates who are ready to learn. The most important qualities are reliability, compassion, follow-through, and a genuine interest in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership with patient care, exam room flow, procedure preparation, diagnostics, and general hospital support.

• Assisting doctors and technicians with patient handling and restraint
• Supporting exam room flow and helping keep appointments moving efficiently
• Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, supplies, and equipment
• Assisting with patient intake, weights, basic histories, and client communication as appropriate
• Helping with patient care before, during, and after procedures
• Walking, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring patients as directed
• Assisting with in-house lab work and sample handling as appropriate
• Supporting radiology, diagnostics, and treatment flow as trained
• Cleaning, disinfecting, restocking, and keeping the hospital organized
• Communicating patient updates or concerns to the appropriate team members
• Helping maintain a smooth, efficient workflow for doctors and the technical team
• Providing compassionate, low-stress care for patients

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Schedule details may include:

• Consistent full-time availability
• Shifts scheduled during hospital operating hours
• Current hospital hours include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; Thursday 7:00 AM-8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed
• Schedule may vary based on hospital needs and staffing
• No seasonal opportunities are available at this time

Benefits

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic offers:

• $17-$20/hour, based on experience
• Consistent full-time opportunity
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a hands-on Veterinary Assistant role
• Experience in a Fear-Free Certified veterinary clinic
• Exposure to general practice, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, laboratory, pain management, laser therapy, acupuncture, integrated medicine, and behavior counseling
• Opportunity to work with dogs, cats, and a variety of exotic pets
• Supportive team environment with doctors, technicians, assistants, CSRS, and leadership working closely together
• Ongoing learning and skill development in a supportive clinical setting
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time team members

Why Join Suncook River Veterinary Clinic?

At Suncook River Veterinary Clinic, you'll join a team that works hard, communicates through busy days, and pulls together to support patients, clients, and each other. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to plant roots in veterinary medicine, grow their skills, and make a meaningful impact on the hospital's daily flow and patient care.

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/