Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Are you a passionate Veterinary Assistant seeking new adventures and eager to expand your skills? Join the Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Portsmouth, NH, where we are looking for dedicated Veterinary Assistants to complement our Emergency team. We offer professional development opportunities, including scholarships for Veterinary Technician programs and internal support to help you obtain your veterinary technician license.

Location: Portsmouth, NH

• $17 - $22; pending skills level assessment

• Three 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends
• 7a–7p

• Patient Examination Support: Assist in all aspects of patient exams, including equipment setup, taking patient history, animal restraint, radiographs, owner take-home instructions, filling prescriptions, and scheduling appointments.
• Client Communications: Engage with clients through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Exam Room Preparation: Ensure exam rooms are clean and ready; record vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.) in the system.
• Animal Care & Handling: Perform cage cleaning, feeding, walking, bathing, monitor cages to maintain cleanliness; retrieve and return animals to/from owners; ensure animals are clean and IV catheters are removed; collect and return all belongings to owners.
• Hospital Admissions: Admit animals for hospital care, ensuring proper identification for each.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness in the hospital treatment area, including cage cleaning, laundry, treatment tables, and exam rooms.
• Stocking Supplies: Regularly stock hospital supplies and assist with deliveries.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document information in patient medical records.
• Room Stocking: Ensure exam and procedure rooms are well-stocked and items are readily available.

• You are a confident, skilled Veterinary Assistant dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• It is important to find the RIGHT fit; you are friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely want to make a difference.
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and enjoy working with people who share that value.
• You are a diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital.
• You are eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning and collaborating with a team.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role.

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = Double Time
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to Vet Bloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• Partnership with Purdue Veterinary Technology program, including scholarships
• License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
• Ask us about certification assistance

About Us: Welcome to Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, where we transcend the traditional bounds of a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital to become a compassionate community dedicated to the well-being of pets and their owners. Our state-of-the-art facility supports collaboration across multiple specialty departments, with a culture that values and respects every team member. We invest in our team’s growth and development and offer opportunities for technical and professional advancement under strong leadership.