We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA Russell Animal Hospital in Concord, NH. You will play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure that all areas of the hospital are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations as well as assist the technicians with patient care. You need to have basic knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the ability to help with medical examinations, patient care, and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities will include:

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Clean cages and bathe animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients into the examination room
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Client communication
• Client Service Representative duties
• Client education
• Filling prescriptions
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets

Skills

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Why Join The VCA Family?

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

At VCA Russell Animal Hospital, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

*Minimum age requirement: 18 years old

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person