Veterinary Assistant, Urgent Care
About The Position
Veterinary Urgent Care in Nashua, NH is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support our urgent care team. This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants hands-on patient care experience, opportunities to grow, and a three-day workweek in a hospital focused on non-life-threatening urgent cases. Veterinary Urgent Care serves as a vital bridge between primary care and emergency services. We are committed to providing top-notch medical care for pets in their time of need. Our clinic is specially equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including point-of-care ultrasound for guided cystocentesis, an in-house lab, and digital radiography (x-rays). Our highly skilled medical team treats dogs and cats suffering from a variety of non-life-threatening conditions, such as: Ear issues Limping and scooting Hot spots Tooth and nail-related injuries Coughing and sneezing Allergic reactions Minor injuries requiring stitches Vomiting, diarrhea, and not eating Veterinary Urgent Care does not provide 24-hour emergency care. We are not equipped to handle patients in life-threatening conditions. Patients experiencing the following are directed to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital: Difficulty breathing Major trauma Ingestion of toxic substances Seizures Inability to urinate
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Candidates from vocational co-op programs will be considered
- Ideally 6 months of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting
- Basic animal restraint skills and an ability to recognize and respond appropriately to animal behavior
- Comfortable supporting Veterinary Technicians and doctors in a hands-on clinical environment
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Responsibilities
- Obtain and report patient vitals
- Assist with prioritizing patient treatments and communicating care needs
- Serve as an intermediary between the doctor and client for non-essential communication
- Collect and summarize detailed patient histories following triage by Veterinary Technicians
- Communicate treatment needs between doctors and Veterinary Technicians, including blood draws and procedures
- Assist with basic animal restraint and safely read animal behavior
- Prepare for and assist Veterinary Technicians and doctors with patient care
- Assist with radiographs and other common urgent care procedures
- Support hospital cleaning, organization, and patient-care readiness
- Handle prescription requests, client callbacks, lab work entries, and other patient-related administrative needs
- Help keep appointments and daily hospital workflow on track
Benefits
- Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO
- Employee Referral Bonuses + 50% Employee Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
