Veterinary Technician

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Pembroke (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Fear-Free practice

Learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefits for full-time

Job summary

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic in Epsom, NH is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Fear-Free, patient‑centered team. You’ll work across appointments, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and daily hospital flow, bringing solid clinical skills and a collaborative mindset to support dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

We value hands-on service, clear communication, and ongoing learning in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary hospital or clinic experience is required.
• Strong animal handling, restraint, venipuncture, sample collection and laboratory skills are essential.
• Comfort supporting surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, diagnostics and procedural care.
• Willingness to train for hands-on surgical tasks and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors and patient care team during appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform patient handling, restraint, blood draws, lab tests, and radiology support.
• Prepare patients, supplies, and areas for surgery and dentistry.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and post-procedure care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, CSRs, and leadership.

Skills

Prior veterinary hospital experience

Animal handling

Restraint

Venipuncture

Sample collection

Laboratory skills

Radiology

Patient monitoring

Surgery support

Dental procedures

Anesthesia support

Fear-Free handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team and support patient care across appointments, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, treatments, and day-to-day hospital flow.

We are a warm, welcoming veterinary clinic in Epsom, NH with a team that cares deeply about thoughtful patient care and clear communication with the people who love them. Our Fear-Free Certified hospital cares for dogs, cats, and a variety of exotic pets, with services ranging from wellness and surgery to dentistry, diagnostics, pain management, laser therapy, acupuncture, and integrated medicine.

This role is a great fit for a credentialed technician who enjoys hands-on medicine, collaborative teamwork, and being fully involved in patient care. We are looking for someone who can bring strong clinical skills to the team while continuing to learn and grow with us.

We are looking for an experienced, credentialed veterinary technician who wants to use their skills in a supportive, collaborative practice and continue growing with the team.

We are looking for someone interested in a consistent, long-term role with our team. No seasonal opportunities are available at this time.

If you are experienced, dependable, and looking for a practice where your skills will be valued and utilized, we would like to meet you.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is comfortable in a busy veterinary hospital and ready to contribute strong clinical skills from day one.

Qualified Candidates Should Have

• Prior veterinary hospital or clinic experience
• Strong animal handling, restraint, venipuncture, sample collection, laboratory, radiology, and patient monitoring skills
• Comfort supporting surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, diagnostics, and procedural care
• Hands-on surgical experience preferred; willing to train the right individual with starter knowledge and interest in development
• Confidence working with dogs, cats, and occasional exotic pets using Fear-Free and low-stress handling techniques
• Clear communication, attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and interest in continuing to build hands-on skills

Responsibilities

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will work closely with our doctors and patient care team to support appointments, treatments, procedures, diagnostics, and overall hospital flow.

Responsibilities May Include

• Supporting doctors during appointments, treatments, and procedures, including patient histories and client communication
• Performing patient handling, restraint, blood draws, sample collection, laboratory testing, and radiology support
• Preparing patients, supplies, equipment, and treatment areas for surgery, dentistry, and other procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring, procedural care, recovery, medications, and treatments as directed
• Monitoring hospitalized and recovering patients and communicating changes or concerns to the medical team
• Helping keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital workflows organized, clean, stocked, and efficient
• Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, CSRs, and leadership to provide dependable patient care

Schedule

Schedule Details Include

• Full-time availability preferred
• Hospital hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thursday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed
• Schedule may vary based on hospital needs and staffing; no seasonal opportunities are available at this time

Benefits

Suncook River Veterinary Clinic offers:

• $26.00 – $31.00 an hour, based on experience
• A hands-on role in a Fear-Free Certified practice where technician skills are valued and utilized
• Exposure to general practice, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, pain management, laser therapy, acupuncture, integrated medicine, and exotic pet care
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for continued learning and skill development
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time team members

Why Join Suncook River Veterinary Clinic?

At Suncook River Veterinary Clinic, you’ll join a team that works hard, communicates through busy days, and supports one another. This is a strong opportunity for a credentialed technician who wants to use their skills, continue growing, and build a long-term home with a practice that values dependable technical support and thoughtful patient care.