Certified Veterinary Technician (02145)

Company Description

Canobie Lake 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 are one of three locations founded by Dr. Melissa Magnuson. Located in Windham, 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 have been voted "Best Veterinary Hospital in North America" for 2024-2025 by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)! This prestigious recognition was awarded through AAHA's rigorous evaluation process, which assesses hospitals on over 900 standards of veterinary excellence.

We are searching for the best CVTs who want 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 and busy well-oiled machine! We pride ourselves on being super organized and peaceful, and we are seeking likeminded teammates. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, 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!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon - Thurs: 7am to 7pm
  • Closed Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm
• Fri: 7am to 6pm
• Sat - Sun: Closed

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Our Treatment Technicians are responsible for phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care. Our ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and excellent customer care skills. You must also be thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn!

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

We're looking for:

• A certified veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
  • We are open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program that are waiting to take the VTNE
• Top-notch technical skills!
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
• Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests, preferred but not required
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Desired Qualifications:

• Avimark experience
• Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

Employment Type: Full Time