Certified Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Hudson, New Hampshire. We understand all the different ways your pet communicates love and trust. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture.

We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We also have our sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, Bedford Veterinary Medical Center.

***Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located at 246 State Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110***

Our hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday: 7AM - 6PM

Saturday: 7AM - 4PM

Sunday: 9AM - 3PM

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

This position will also be required to provide support for Urgent Care shifts when needed.

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.

Qualifications

***Applicants should understand that shifts will be expected to be covered both at this location as well as at our sister hospital located at 246 State Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110***

We’re looking for:

A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts

Availability to work some weekends

Excellent client communication and medical record management skills

Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations

Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques

Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens

Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus

Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring

Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $20-28/hr depending on level of experience

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

Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts

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. Holiday Pay, 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.

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