Veterinary Assistant

Magnolia Veterinary Hospital; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Windham seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional animal care. Candidates should possess at least 1 year of experience, have a compassionate demeanor, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Full-time position offers competitive perks, including comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and collection of lab samples.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

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 just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications:

• 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 are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time (available to work rotating half-day Saturdays)
• We offer our staff:
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e., Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc.)

Note: Hiring eligibility may be contingent upon a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Additional: Some benefits may only be available or may vary slightly for full-time vs. part-time employment.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job, and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.