Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Nashua, NH

33d•Onsite

About The Position

All Pets Veterinary Hospital is seeking veterinary assistants who want to feel valued for their work and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. This is a fun-loving, busy, well-oiled machine, super organized, peaceful practice seeking like-minded teammates. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where your contributions help strengthen the human-animal bond, and 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. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

High work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Computer skills
Pays attention to detail
Fast learner
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to communicate precisely
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback
A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1-year experience preferred
A 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
Animal restraint
Assisting other support staff
Interacting with pets and their owners
Working 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses