Riverbend Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Assistant

• Client: Riverbend Veterinary Clinic
• Website: https://www.riverbendvets.com/
• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Location: Plainfield, NH

About Riverbend Veterinary Clinic 

Riverbend Veterinary Clinic, located in Plainfield, NH, has been serving the Upper Valley for over 35 years. With over 60 years of combined experience, our clinic offers comprehensive services for small animals, including treatment, preventative care, dentistry, reproductive services and surgery. We are dedicated to keeping your animals healthy and promoting the human-animal bond. 

Your Impact 

Riverbend Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about animal care and eager to learn. Our technicians play a crucial role in our clinic's operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, engaging in meaningful client interaction, and fostering a collaborative team environment with a sharing of duties and a variety of tasks every day. Join us in our commitment to providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.  

Your Role 

• Patient admission, taking a history, reviewing health reminders, preparation of vaccines 

• Patient restraint for examination and procedures, trimming nails, drawing blood, basic grooming 

• Patient discharge, reviewing patient care at home 

• Phone reception and client communication 

• Dispensing, labeling, reviewing medications 

• Billing and processing payments 

• Lab procedures such as running the blood machines, preparing slides, performing urinalysis and fecal samples 

• Preparation of patient and of surgery suite for surgeries, processing of surgical instruments and packs, monitoring anesthesia and patient recovery 

• Positioning and restraint for radiographs, proper technique and use of the X-ray machine 

• Routine cleaning and organizing of the workspaces 

Required Experience/Skills 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All potential employees are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, marital, sexual preference or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related handicap or any other legally protected status.

Gallagher Flynn

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What's listed above is representative of the responsibilities of the position but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn and Company and our clients do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.