Veterinary Assistant

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to make a difference every day for animals in need in your community? We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join the UVHS team.

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Responsibilities include:

• Examinations and surgery

• Medical inventory

• Basic restraint and first aid

• Surgical instrument and surgical suite cleaning/maintenance

• Public clinic support and direct care

• Client care and communication

• Laboratory management and maintenance

• Maintaining and organizing medical records

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary hospital experience required

• Experience working with and handling dogs and cats required

• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training principles

• Interest in Veterinary Medicine and overall animal care and well-being.

• Knowledge of and some experience of basic restraint in cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs (fear free methods preferred)

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and venipuncture preferred

• NH certified veterinary technicians encouraged to apply

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid time off

• Bereavement Leave

• Pet Bereavement Leave

• Employee discounts

Schedule:

• Sunday through Thursday 8am-4:30pm