Certified Veterinary Technician

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center•Bedford, NH

14h•$20 - $24

About The Position

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while providing our pets and clients with the utmost care and compassion. Our hospital offers many 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 CVT that is committed to providing the best possible care for all pets! Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located 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 Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Job duties include, but are not limited to: 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, and anesthetic management. This position will also be required to provide support for Urgent Care shifts when needed. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located at 288 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH 03051
A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license 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, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
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

Nice To Haves

1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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.)