Elevate Your Career: Become a Senior Veterinary Assistant at Hampton Veterinary Hospital
Looking for a practice where your experience is respected and your growth is a priority?
At Hampton Veterinary Hospital, we’ve traded the corporate grind for a culture of community and clinical excellence. We are a privately owned, three-doctor practice on the beautiful NH Seacoast, and we’re looking for a seasoned Senior Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
If you are a highly skilled professional who loves the "hands-on" side of medicine and wants to work in an environment where you are treated like family, we want to hear from you.
The Hampton Vet Difference
- Independent & Private: We aren't owned by a corporation. We focus on long-term quality medicine and genuine care for our community—not just the bottom line.
- A True Family Vibe: We are a close-knit, supportive team. We believe in looking out for one another, celebrating our successes, and maintaining a positive, growth-focused culture.
- Empowered Nursing: We want you to use the skills you’ve spent years perfecting. While you’ll work under the oversight of our DVMs and CVTs, you are an essential, trusted voice in our medical cases.
- Your Weekends are Yours: We believe in true work-life balance. Our team enjoys a no-weekends schedule.
The Perks & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Negotiable and dependent upon your experience.
- Time Off: PTO and paid holidays.
- Health & Wellness: Health and dental insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Security: Short-term disability coverage.
- Growth: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and uniform allowance.
- Pet Discounts: Significant savings on care for your own pets.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Assistant, you are a vital link between our patients and our doctors. Your role includes:
- Clinical Expertise: Triage, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and processing lab samples (cytology, urinalysis).
- Surgery & Anesthesia: Assisting with anesthesia, including intubation, monitoring, and recovery.
- Dental Care: Performing dental prophylaxis, charting, and taking dental radiographs.
- Diagnostics: Producing high-quality radiographs and performing accurate drug calculations.
- Client Education: Partnering with pet owners to explain treatment plans and preventative care.
- The "All-In" Mentality: Supporting our collaborative spirit by helping out wherever needed—from the treatment room to assisting at reception. (Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs).
Who You Are
- Experienced: You have 3+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and a proven track record of clinical excellence.
- Dedicated: You are detail-oriented, compassionate, and have a genuine drive to provide the best care possible.
- A Team Player: You have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Knowledgeable: We are looking for an experienced Assistant who is ready to step into this role with confidence.
Ready to find where you belong?
If you are a skilled, personable, and dedicated Veterinary Assistant seeking a fulfilling long-term home in Hampton, NH, we enthusiastically encourage you to apply.
Join us and experience the difference of a team that truly has your back!
