Certified Veterinary Technician

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center•Bedford, NH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-doctor hospital offering personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Southern New Hampshire. We practice high-quality medicine with utmost care and compassion. Our hospital provides services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, and acupuncture. We offer a welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth. Our team is looking to add an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) committed to providing the best possible care for all pets. Applicants should be aware that shifts may be expected to be covered at both this location and our sister hospital at 288 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH 03051. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Requirements

Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license
1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work some weekends
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases

Nice To Haves

Additional skills in dental radiography being a plus

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of 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
Anesthetic management
Provide support for Urgent Care shifts when needed

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses