Veterinary Assistant Jobs in New Hampshire

A Veterinary Assistant plays an integral role in the veterinary industry by providing essential support to Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks including maintaining medical records, cleaning and sanitizing animal cages, providing post-operative care, preparing samples for laboratory examinations, feeding and bathing animals, and assisting during patient examinations. Veterinarian Assistants often communicate with pet owners, so strong interpersonal and communication skills are paramount. Knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology is also vital.

Before becoming a Veterinary Assistant, a person could have roles such as an Animal Caretaker, Pet Groomer, or Kennel Attendant. These roles provide valuable experience in handling and caring for animals. It's not mandatory, but advantageous to have a certificate or diploma in Veterinary Assistance. These programs usually cover anatomy, animal behavior, and veterinary office practices, and are typically completed in a year or less. A certification like the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation is recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), and can enhance employment prospects.

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Company Description 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...

Greenland Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

To learn more about us click here:  Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities:  As a Veterinary Assistant, your primary duties will include: Cleaning exam rooms and...

Veterinary Assistant

  • Laconia, NH
  • 8 hours ago
  • Laconia, NH
  • 8 hours ago

preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medical recordkeeping Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?...

Veterinary Assistant Surgery Pack Prep

  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking a Pack and Prep Technician Assistant to join our growing Surgery team full time! Do you thrive in an environment that...

Veterinary Assistant

  • Nashua, NH
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashua, NH
  • 3 days ago

Veterinary Assistant Nashua, NH More than a word, care is present in everything you do....

The starting rate for this position is: $16.89 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and...

Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 5 days ago

Animal Care & Handling: Perform cage cleaning, feeding, walking, bathing, and monitor cages to maintain cleanliness....

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • Concord, NH
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, NH
  • 7 days ago

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Nashua, NH
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashua, NH
  • 9 days ago

As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital, progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required....

Veterinary Assistant

  • Manchester, NH
  • 15 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 15 days ago

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant....

ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 27 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 27 days ago

Animal Care & Handling: Perform cage cleaning, feeding, walking, bathing, and monitor cages to maintain cleanliness....

Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

  • Manchester, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 30+ days ago

Our clinic is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic....

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • Boscawen, NH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boscawen, NH
  • 45+ days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

Veterinary Assistant

  • Hudson, NH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hudson, NH
  • 60+ days ago

Hudson Veterinary Care is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community....

Veterinary Assistant - 004037

  • Merrimack, NH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Merrimack, NH
  • 60+ days ago

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant....

Demographic Data for New Hampshire

Moving to New Hampshire? Find some basic demographic data about New Hampshire below.


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Veterinary Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in New Hampshire

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in New Hampshire offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in New Hampshire
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%


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