Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Stonecliff Animal Clinic of New Hampshire is a multi-doctor, full-service general practice and an AAHA-accredited and USDA-accredited hospital that is part of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The clinic provides preventative and wellness care, routine and complex surgery, ultrasound, dental services, and behavioral case management. It seeks a veterinary assistant to join its medical team and provide quality care to patients and their companions. The role includes assisting with patient care, diagnostics, laboratory work, surgery, anesthesia, and client communication. Training and continuing development are available through virtual and hands-on interactive opportunities. The clinic is open Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Thursday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; it is closed Sundays.
Requirements
- At least one year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
- Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, and able to multitask.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to properly restrain pets.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; liability insurance; 401(k) and 401(k) matching; life and supplemental insurance; HSA; and FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
