Veterinary Room Assistant Mitchell Animal Hospital 1 Little River Road, Kingston, NH 03848
Pay:
$16.00
00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type:
Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule:
Flexible weekday shifts No weekends! (Some evenings required) Love Animals? Love People? Love Being Busy? Mitchell Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, energetic Veterinary Room Assistant to join our amazing team! We're a fast-paced, privately owned veterinary hospital where no two days are ever the same. Our team works hard, laughs often, supports one another, and truly enjoys what we do. If you thrive in an environment that's busy, rewarding, and built on teamwork, we'd love to meet you. This position is primarily a Room Assistant role, working alongside our veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. All of our Room Assistants are cross-trained as Client Services Representatives (CSRs) and may occasionally support the front desk, providing variety in the workday and opportunities to continue learning and growing within the practice. Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant or someone with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a passion for helping animals and the people who love them, we encourage you to apply. Veterinary experience is preferred, but we're happy to train the right candidate who is eager to learn, adaptable, dependable, and excited to be part of a collaborative team. Why You'll Love Working Here No weekends
- Enjoy your personal time. Supportive team culture
- We believe in helping each other succeed. Positive work environment
- We work hard, celebrate wins, and support one another while maintaining a professional, respectful workplace. Work-life balance
- Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work. Growth opportunities
- Learn new skills, expand your clinical knowledge, and grow within veterinary medicine.
Benefits Health Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Time Off Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services & Products Flexible Scheduling Positive, Team-Oriented Workplace What You'll DoRoom Assistant Responsibilities Obtain patient histories and vital signs. Prepare exam rooms for appointments. Assist veterinarians during examinations and outpatient procedures. Safely restrain canine and feline patients using Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques. Collect blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples. Perform venipuncture. Obtain quality digital radiographs while maintaining patient safety. Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, fecal examinations, and cytology. Accurately document patient medical records. Accurately capture charges for services, diagnostics, medications, and treatments performed. Provide client education on medications, diagnostics, preventive care, and treatment plans as directed by the veterinarian. Review discharge instructions and check clients out following their appointments. Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and treatment areas. Assist throughout the hospital wherever needed to support patient care and workflow. Occasional Client Services Responsibilities Welcome clients and patients with professionalism and compassion. Answer phones, emails, and client messages. Schedule appointments accurately. Check patients in and out. Process invoices and payments. Maintain accurate client and patient records. Help keep the reception area organized and welcoming. We're Looking for Someone Who... Has a positive, can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. Is patient, compassionate, and kind with both animals and people. Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Adapts well to change and can shift priorities as the day evolves. Enjoys learning new skills and is willing to jump in wherever needed. Communicates professionally, respectfully, and compassionately with clients and coworkers. Is dependable, motivated, and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care. Works well independently while contributing to a supportive team environment. Has strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Is willing to occasionally assist at the front desk when needed. Qualifications Veterinary assistant experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. Customer service or veterinary reception experience is a plus. Experience with Fear Free handling, patient restraint, venipuncture, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory testing is a plus. Strong communication and organizational skills. Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments. Professional, dependable, team-oriented, and adaptable. What Makes Our Team Different? At Mitchell Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. Our Room Assistants work closely with our veterinarians throughout the day, helping appointments run efficiently while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. We believe in teamwork, open communication, mutual respect, and maintaining a positive workplace where everyone is willing to help one another. We work hard, support each other, celebrate our successes, and are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide. If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, your teammates have your back, and no two days are ever the same, we'd love to meet you!
Pay:
$16.00
00 per hour
Expected Hours:
Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Benefits 401(k) with employer matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$16.00
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person
