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Company Description
Stonecliff Animal Clinic of New Hampshire is a multi-doctor, full-service general practice providing the highest quality veterinary medicine since 1990. We are the sister hospital to Dr. Dan Kelly's Stonecliff Veterinary Surgical Center. Our brand-new facility offers top notch services including preventative care, wellness care, routine and complex surgery, ultrasound, dental, behavioral case management, and so much more! Stonecliff prides itself on being an AAHA accredited hospital, as well as its friendly and caring environment for all clients and patients.
Our goal is to provide the best veterinary medical care in the northeast with state-of-the-art equipment, the most knowledgeable staff, and a genuine love for our patients and their companions. We are committed to educating our clients with the most up-to-date information so that they can make informed choices about their pets' health and lifestyle so that they can live happy, healthy lives for years to come.
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Job Description
This position is heavily focused on assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring. Candidates must be proficient in both in order to be considered.
Job duties include, but are not limited to :
Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management, and completing surgical notes and charts for procedures assisted with.
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, 2 year experience required
Licensed individuals with a specialty in anesthesia and analgesia or a specialty in surgery would be preferred, but neither is required
Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients
Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Weekend availability
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
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
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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