Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Bedford, NH

Only for registered members Bedford, NH, United States

2 days ago

$26,000 - $42,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Company Description · Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while ...

Job description

Company Description
Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while providing our pets and clients with the utmost care and compassion.

Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, and acupuncture.

We offer a welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth.

To learn more about us, click Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Job Description
We're looking for a skilled and compassionate
Veterinary Assistant
to join our dedicated team. If you're confident in your abilities, passionate about patient care, and ready to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

About The Role
As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you'll be a vital part of our medical team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality care to patients with a wide range of needs. Your day will include a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Safely and effectively restraining pets using low-stress techniques
Triage and intake of incoming patients
Collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
Administering medications and monitoring patients
Supporting nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases
Preparing patients and instruments for surgery; assisting in procedures
Monitoring patients under anesthesia
Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients with compassion and clarity
Must be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditions

Qualifications
We're looking for:

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required)
Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures
Weekend availability (some shifts)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail
Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow
Bonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
A team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed
A self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growing
Receptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvement

Additional Information
We offer our staff:

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

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