Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while providing our pets and clients with the utmost care and compassion.
Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, and acupuncture.
We offer a welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth.
To learn more about us, click Bedford Veterinary Medical Center
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you’re confident in your abilities, passionate about patient care, and ready to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our medical team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality care to patients with a wide range of needs. Your day will include a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.
Primary responsibilities include:
Safely and effectively restraining pets using low-stress techniques
Triage and intake of incoming patients
Collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
Administering medications and monitoring patients
Supporting nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases
Preparing patients and instruments for surgery; assisting in procedures
Monitoring patients under anesthesia
Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients with compassion and clarity
Must be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditions
We’re looking for:
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required)
Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures
Weekend availability (some shifts)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail
Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow
Bonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
A team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed
A self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growing
Receptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvement
We offer our staff:
*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.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
