Veterinary Assistant

Animal Hospital of Avon; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Windham seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to pets. Responsibilities include patient triage, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage, and management of medical cases.
• Communication of treatment plans with clients and surgical assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Description

Job duties 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.

Whether you’re looking to excel in your current role or aiming to grow into the next career step, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker, and Strong Communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus!
• Self-starter with a desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods.
• Ability to be confident around animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.). Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.
• Work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have mental capacity for reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language skills (reading, writing, speaking English).
• The environment has a moderately high noise level; ear plugs available upon request.
• Sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while working.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for operating equipment and performing tasks.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Exposure to animals that may bite, kick, scratch, and to hazards such as anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic risks, and medication/controlled substances.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees
• Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional benefits such as Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses may be available
• Background check may be required for employment eligibility.

*Note: Some benefits may vary for full-time vs. part-time employment.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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