Veterinary Assistant, Urgent Care

Veterinary Assistant, Urgent Care | $18–$22/hour
Location: Nashua, NH
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Every other weekend
Compensation: $18–$22/hour based on skills leveling assessment

Veterinary Urgent Care in Nashua , NH is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support our urgent care team. This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants hands-on patient care experience, opportunities to grow, and a three-day workweek in a hospital focused on non-life-threatening urgent cases.

Compensation

• $18–$22/hour based on skills leveling assessment

Full-Time Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO
• Employee Referral Bonuses + 50% Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts
• All shifts start at 8:30 a.m.
• Every other weekend required

Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work closely with our doctors and Veterinary Technicians to keep patient care and appointments moving efficiently.

• Obtain and report patient vitals
• Assist with prioritizing patient treatments and communicating care needs
• Serve as an intermediary between the doctor and client for non-essential communication
• Collect and summarize detailed patient histories following triage by Veterinary Technicians
• Communicate treatment needs between doctors and Veterinary Technicians, including blood draws and procedures
• Assist with basic animal restraint and safely read animal behavior
• Prepare for and assist Veterinary Technicians and doctors with patient care
• Assist with radiographs and other common urgent care procedures
• Support hospital cleaning, organization, and patient-care readiness
• Handle prescription requests, client callbacks, lab work entries, and other patient-related administrative needs
• Help keep appointments and daily hospital workflow on track

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Candidates from vocational co-op programs will be considered
• Ideally 6 months of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting
• Basic animal restraint skills and an ability to recognize and respond appropriately to animal behavior
• Comfortable supporting Veterinary Technicians and doctors in a hands-on clinical environment
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital
Veterinary Urgent Care serves as a vital bridge between primary care and emergency services. We are committed to providing top-notch medical care for pets in their time of need.

Our clinic is specially equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including point-of-care ultrasound for guided cystocentesis, an in-house lab, and digital radiography (x-rays). Our highly skilled medical team treats dogs and cats suffering from a variety of non-life-threatening conditions, such as:

• Ear issues
• Limping and scooting
• Hot spots
• Tooth and nail-related injuries
• Coughing and sneezing
• Allergic reactions
• Minor injuries requiring stitches
• Vomiting, diarrhea, and not eating

Veterinary Urgent Care does not provide 24-hour emergency care. We are not equipped to handle patients in life-threatening conditions. Patients experiencing the following are directed to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital:

• Difficulty breathing
• Major trauma
• Ingestion of toxic substances
• Seizures
• Inability to urinate

Surrounding Areas
Located in Nashua, NH, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Southern New Hampshire, Northern Massachusetts, and the surrounding region, including:

• Hudson, NH & Merrimack, NH
• Hollis, NH & Amherst, NH
• Milford, NH & Litchfield, NH
• Londonderry, NH & Derry, NH
• Manchester, NH & Bedford, NH
• Windham, NH & Salem, NH
• Pelham, NH & Tyngsborough, MA
• Chelmsford, MA & Lowell, MA
• Dracut, MA & Westford, MA
• Groton, MA & Pepperell, MA
• Tewksbury, MA

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.