Veterinary Technician

Brookline Animal Hospital; Brookline (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you will support veterinarians in providing exceptional care for pets while fostering a positive environment for both animals and their owners. With opportunities for professional growth through comprehensive training and support, you will be part of a community that values empathy and teamwork. Enjoy a range of benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and educational support, all while making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pet Perks

Backup Care Support

Mental Health Benefits

401k with Employer Contribution

Continuing Education Support

Scholarship Opportunities

Student Loan Support

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain medical records.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Surgery Assistance

Record Keeping

Team Support

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Brookline, NH
Full-Time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Brookline Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Brookline Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Schedule: This is a full-time role including Monday-Friday and rotating Saturday shifts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Previous veterinary experience is preferred, however not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $25-$27/hr. for certified technicians and $21-$23/hr. for non-certified technicians. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.