Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health • Windham, NH

127d • $13 - $15

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is searching for the best veterinary assistants who want to feel valued for the work they do and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. We are a fun-loving, busy, well-oiled machine, super organized, peaceful practice seeking likeminded teammates. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, you thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where your contributions help strengthen the human-animal bond and you are eager to learn, you may be the team member we are seeking! Our Veterinary Assistants begin at an entry level position. A typical day requires lots of stocking and cleaning of the entire hospital. As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital, progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required. You will at times also interact with pets and their owners; thus, customer service skills are key. You will work directly with the rest of our veterinary team to assure patients and clients receive the best care possible.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Computer skills are a must as it is a paperless practice
• Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred
• Flexible scheduling Monday through Friday
• Willingness to grow in the Veterinary field
• Avimark experience
• Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital

Responsibilities

• Stocking and cleaning of the entire hospital
• Progression to animal restraint and assisting other support staff
• Interacting with pets and their owners
• Working directly with the veterinary team to assure patients and clients receive the best care possible

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees