Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgical Support

Alliance Animal Health; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & matching

Paid time off

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Lowell Road Veterinary Center in Hudson, NH is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with a range of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.

Requirements include at least 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience, strong restraint and lab skills, weekend availability, excellent communication, and a team player mindset. Compensation ranges from $18 to $24 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Veterinary Assistant.
• Confident in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures.
• Weekend availability (some shifts).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow.
• Bonus: proficiency in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed.
• Self-starter with desire to keep learning and growing.
• Receptiveness to constructive feedback and 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

Vet assistant experience

Restraint & lab work

Customer service

Multitasking

Surgical support

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiographs

Team player

Weekend availability

Job description

Lowell Road Veterinary Center in Hudson, NH is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with a range of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.

Requirements include at least 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience, strong restraint and lab skills, weekend availability, excellent communication, and a team player mindset. Compensation ranges from $18 to $24 per hour with comprehensive benefits.