Veterinary Assistant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Veterinary Assistant Full-time Compensation: USD 18 - USD 24 - hourlyCompany DescriptionLowell Road Veterinary Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Hudson, New Hampshire. We understand all the different ways your pet communicates love and trust. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We also have our sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, Bedford Veterinary Medical Center.We are located in beautiful southern, New Hampshire! Our veterinary hospital is located on 288 Lowell Road in Hudson, just south of Manchester and next to Nashua. Tax-free New Hampshire is a fantastic place to live and offers beaches, mountains, and city life, all within a short driving distance from our location! It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and is an excellent place to live and/or raise a family! To learn more about us, click https://www.lowellroadvetcenter.com Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you’re confident in your abilities, passionate about patient care, and ready to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.About the Role:As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our medical team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality care to patients with a wide range of needs. Your day will include a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.Primary responsibilities include:Safely and effectively restraining pets using low-stress techniquesTriage and intake of incoming patientsCollecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imagingAdministering medications and monitoring patientsSupporting nursing care for hospitalized and medical casesPreparing patients and instruments for surgery; assisting in proceduresMonitoring patients under anesthesiaCommunicating treatment plans and updates to clients with compassion and clarityMust be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditionsQualificationsWe’re looking for:A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required)Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with proceduresWeekend availability (some shifts)Excellent communication and customer service skillsStrong multitasking ability and attention to detailFamiliarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flowBonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoringA team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever neededA self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growingReceptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvementAdditional InformationPay Range: $18-$24/hrWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most...