Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Vetcor•Manchester, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Goffstown Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Technician. We are a four-doctor small animal practice offering four-day workweeks, rotating Saturdays, and no nights. We’re searching for a Veterinary Assistant/Technician who loves helping animals, wants to put their clinical skills to work, and thrives in a supportive, team-first environment. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll find a team that values what you bring to the table, encourages questions, and wants to help you keep growing. At Goffstown Animal Hospital, work-life balance isn’t something we just put in a job ad. You’ll have a four-day work week, rotating Saturdays, no nights, predictable scheduling, and real lunch breaks. We respect your time because we know great veterinary professionals need time outside the hospital, too. We also want you to have a voice. Our leaders listen to ideas, welcome questions, and encourage learning. Whether you’re building confidence in a new technical skill, attending continuing education, or sharing your own knowledge with a teammate, we want you to keep growing. And we believe work can be meaningful without taking ourselves too seriously. Bring your personality, support your teammates, and remember: with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible.

Requirements

Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) status is welcome but not required
A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment
Professional and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
Ability to document patient records and client interactions clearly and accurately
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Reliability and a strong work ethic
A positive, solutions-oriented attitude
Willingness to ask questions and continue learning
A collaborative, team-first mindset
Willingness to jump in and help wherever needed
Desire to grow professionally and support the growth of others

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
Perform venipuncture and support fluid therapy
Perform nail trims and anal gland expression
Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs and maintain imaging standards
Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and other diagnostics
Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
Communicate with clients regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and patient charts
Document client interactions clearly and efficiently
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and exam areas
Follow established infection-control and hospital protocols
Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates
Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient daily workflow
Contribute to a positive, supportive hospital culture

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program