Veterinary Technician/Assistant (F/T And P/T) - Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

• Client: Riverbend Veterinary Clinic
• Website: Riverbend Veterinary Clinic
• Job Title: Veterinary Technician/Assistant
• Location:
  Plainfield, New Hampshire

About Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

Riverbend Veterinary Clinic, located in Plainfield, NH, has been serving the Upper Valley for over 35 years. With over 60 years of combined experience, our clinic offers comprehensive services for small animals, including treatment, preventative care, dentistry, reproductive services and surgery. We are dedicated to keeping your animals healthy and promoting the human-animal bond.

Your Impact

Riverbend Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about animal care and eager to learn. Our technicians play a crucial role in our clinic's operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, engaging in meaningful client interaction, and fostering a collaborative team environment with a sharing of duties and a variety of tasks every day. Join us in our commitment to providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Your Role

• Patient admission, taking a history, reviewing health reminders, preparation of vaccines
• Patient restraint for examination and procedures, trimming nails, drawing blood, basic grooming
• Patient discharge, reviewing patient care at home
• Phone reception and client communication
• Dispensing, labeling, reviewing medications
• Billing and processing payments
• Lab procedures such as running the blood machines, preparing slides, performing urinalysis and fecal samples
• Preparation of patient and of surgery suite for surgeries, processing of surgical instruments and packs, monitoring anesthesia and patient recovery
• Positioning and restraint for radiographs, proper technique and use of the X-ray machine
• Routine cleaning and organizing of the workspaces

Your Experience/Skills

• A Bachelor’s or Associate's degree is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience working with dogs and cats in a Veterinary, animal care setting, or other format
• Open and positive thinker who demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated prior work experience in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and procedures

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Benefits & Schedule

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Health insurance
• 401K with employer contribution
• A flexible schedule is a plus but not required for this position. We're open to working with you to find what fits best.

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What's listed above is representative of the responsibilities of the position but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn and Company and our clients do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.