Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Alliance Animal Health, Bedford, NH, United States
About Bedford Pet Urgent Care
Bedford Pet Urgent Care is located within Bedford Veterinary Medical Center, a state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑doctor hospital that offers comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Southern New Hampshire. We provide a range of services including wellness care, anesthesia, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in‑house pharmacy, surgery, urgent care, acupuncture, and advanced diagnostics.
Job Description
Veterinary Technician – urgent care team member responsible for patient care, client communication and life‑saving support in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Safely restrain animals using low‑stress handling techniques
Triage and assess incoming patients to prioritize care
Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin, etc.)
Perform diagnostic imaging and accurately capture radiographs
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep, procedures, and recovery
Provide high‑quality nursing care to stable and critical patients
Accurately document patient histories and interpret medical records
Communicate treatment plans clearly and compassionately to clients
Qualifications
Minimum of one year veterinary technician experience (required)
Flexibility to work rotating weekends (required)
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
Solid understanding of preventative care, hospital workflow, and surgical procedures
Competence in sample collection, lab test processing, radiograph positioning, and anesthetic monitoring
Ability to accept and act on constructive feedback to support hospital efficiency
Self‑starter mentality with a commitment to continued learning and professional development
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k with matching, life and 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 (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition assistance program
Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
Career development opportunities
Referral bonus program for most positions
Additional benefits may also be available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a satisfactory background check
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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Bedford Pet Urgent Care is located within Bedford Veterinary Medical Center, a state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑doctor hospital that offers comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Southern New Hampshire. We provide a range of services including wellness care, anesthesia, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in‑house pharmacy, surgery, urgent care, acupuncture, and advanced diagnostics.
Job Description
Veterinary Technician – urgent care team member responsible for patient care, client communication and life‑saving support in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Safely restrain animals using low‑stress handling techniques
Triage and assess incoming patients to prioritize care
Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin, etc.)
Perform diagnostic imaging and accurately capture radiographs
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep, procedures, and recovery
Provide high‑quality nursing care to stable and critical patients
Accurately document patient histories and interpret medical records
Communicate treatment plans clearly and compassionately to clients
Qualifications
Minimum of one year veterinary technician experience (required)
Flexibility to work rotating weekends (required)
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
Solid understanding of preventative care, hospital workflow, and surgical procedures
Competence in sample collection, lab test processing, radiograph positioning, and anesthetic monitoring
Ability to accept and act on constructive feedback to support hospital efficiency
Self‑starter mentality with a commitment to continued learning and professional development
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k with matching, life and 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 (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition assistance program
Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
Career development opportunities
Referral bonus program for most positions
Additional benefits may also be available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a satisfactory background check
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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