Veterinary Assistant

Hammond Veterinary Services; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Veterinary Assistant, where your compassion and skills will shine. You will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to animals, assisting with triage, surgical preparation, and effective communication with clients. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth through hands-on training and continuing education. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to advance your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401k & 401K matching

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and manage nursing care for medical cases.
• Assist in surgical preparation and administer medications.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Compassion

Communication

Multi-Tasking

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Technician 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 master your current role or grow into your next career move, 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.
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have the mental capacity for reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language skills (reading, writing, and speaking English).
• 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 using a keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 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 like Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc.
• Background check required for employment eligibility.

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

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

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