Veterinary Assistant, General Practice

Job overview

The General Practice Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Nashua, NH, and compensation is $21–$28 per hour. Animal Medical Center of New England provides emergency and specialty veterinary care across multiple disciplines as part of PetVet Care Centers’ mission to improve the lives of animals and people. This role supports veterinarians and technicians in daily patient care and hospital operations. The assistant helps handle and comfort animals, supports treatments and diagnostics, maintains equipment and facilities, and communicates with clients to help deliver quality care.

What you'll do

• Support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks
• clean and maintain equipment
• feed, exercise, groom, restrain, and handle patients
• prepare and sanitize surgery suites
• greet clients and patients, record weights and vital signs, and help with triage, exams, treatments, and medication as directed by LVTs. Perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and document medication handling
• monitor patient appetite and behavior
• communicate with clients
• maintain cleanliness and records
• and follow safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

general practice

animal medical center of new england

petvet care centers

nashua nh

onsite

full-time

day schedule

rotating saturdays

veterinary hospital

patient care

radiology

venipuncture

$21–$28/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

3+ years of veterinary hospital experience required; proficiency in vaccine timelines, venipuncture, IV catheters, and radiology. Schedule is four shifts per week, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with rotating Saturdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.