Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Windham, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is seeking Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) who want to feel valued for their work and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. The hospital is described as a fun-loving, busy, well-oiled machine that prides itself on being organized and peaceful. They are looking for like-minded teammates who are driven to succeed, thrive in a busy environment, seek a career that strengthens the human-animal bond, and are eager to learn. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and provides a wide range of services for small animals, including wellness and sick appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, radiology, ultrasounds, laser therapy, and in-house diagnostics. They were voted "Best Veterinary Hospital in North America" for 2024-2025 by the AAHA.

Requirements

Certified veterinary technician
Strong computer skills
Excellent customer care skills
Thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual
Strong desire to learn
Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Computer skills a must (paperless practice)
Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience preferred but not required
Open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program that are waiting to take the VTNE
Top-notch technical skills
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
Avimark experience
Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy
Catheter placement
Cystocentesis
Fine-needle aspirates
Animal restraint
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical prep
Running treatments on appointments
Patient care

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!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)