Company Description

Greenland Veterinary Hospital is founded on the motto "Trust Our Family with Your Family!" We are deeply committed to each of our employees and clients and treat them as if they were members of our own family. We don't just promote a 'family-like' culture, we ARE a family. We are one of three locations founded by Dr. Melissa Magnuson. Located in Greenland, New Hampshire, we are an AAHA-accredited, small animal general practice seeing dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. We provide services varying from wellness and sick appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, radiology, ultrasounds, companion laser therapy, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and much more.

We are searching for the best veterinary technicians and experienced assistants who wants to feel valued for the work they do and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. We are a fun-loving, busy, well-oiled machine, super organized, peaceful, practice seeking a likeminded teammate. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, you thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where your contributions help strengthen the human-animal bond and you are eager to learn, you may be the team member we are seeking!

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities: As a Veterinary Assistant, your primary duties will include:
Cleaning exam rooms and maintaining overall hospital cleanliness.
Assisting technicians and veterinarians in their duties.
Friendly and caring interaction with animals and clients.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications Desired:
Previous experience in the veterinary field is advantageous.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Basic computer proficiency.
Customer service experience.

Qualifications

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times.
Uphold optimal cleanliness throughout the hospital premises.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency and efficiency in serving clients, doctors, and reception.
Assist with various tasks that air in the care of the hospital as well as its clients and patient
Work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
Follow AAHA guidelines and perform all duties according to the guidelines of the American Animal Hospital Association.

Personal Requirements:

Minimum age of 16.
Ability to stay calm and decisive in stressful situations.
Excellent communication skills and willing to take directions.
Team player mentality, working well with all hospital team members.
Adaptability to change.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Lift and carry animals (assistance provided for animals over 40 pounds).
Extended periods of walking and standing.
Frequent crouched or bent positions.
Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.
Comfortable handling blood, animal feces, and urine.
Comfortable around all species of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career caring for animals and working in a supportive and dynamic environment, apply today! We welcome both experienced individuals and those looking to start their journey in the veterinary field. Greenland Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing thorough training for the right candidates.

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.

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