Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Stonecliff Animal Clinic of New Hampshire is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant for its multi-doctor, full-service general practice. The clinic has provided veterinary medicine since 1990 and operates a new facility offering preventive and wellness care, routine and complex surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, and behavioral case management. It is an AAHA-accredited and USDA-accredited hospital and is part of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care across a range of clinical and surgical services. The role includes handling and restraining pets, assisting with diagnostics and laboratory work, providing nursing care, administering medications, communicating treatment plans to clients, and assisting with surgery and anesthesia. The clinic welcomes both experienced colleagues and those new to veterinary medicine, and offers virtual and hands-on training and continuing development. The stated pay range is $17–$24 per hour, depending on experience and schooling.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented, with the ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
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 to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Liability, life, and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (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 available for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may be available, including personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
