Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic·Gilford, New Hampshire
Assist veterinarians and technicians with appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and diagnostic procedures. Maintain a clean hospital environment and handle client communication and medical documentation.
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VETERINARY ASSISTANT At Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic, we are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. Experience is preferred, but not required — we are willing to train the right person who is dependable, compassionate, motivated, and excited to learn. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in growing within veterinary medicine. We proudly support continued education and can serve as a Penn Foster externship site for eligible students pursuing veterinary technician education.
may include assisting doctors and technicians during appointments, treatments, procedures, surgery, and dentistry; patient restraint and handling; preparing exam rooms and treatment areas; assisting with radiographs, dental radiographs, ultrasound, tonometry, and diagnostics; collecting and preparing lab samples; entering medical notes and charges accurately; client communication and education; and helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced environment, communicates professionally and kindly, enjoys teamwork, and is willing to jump in wherever needed to help the team and our patients succeed.
Veterinary experience is preferred but not required. Certification is not required. Penn Foster students and individuals looking to start a long-term career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply.
include employee pet discounts, hands-on training opportunities, continued growth within the practice, and the opportunity to learn advanced skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Do you dream of a place where you can enjoy coming to work each day? Do you want to be part of a tight-knit, family environment? Are you dedicated to learning and growing your skill set? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Location Located on the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford, NH is known for being the “Recreation Center of New Hampshire.” Spend your summer days hiking, swimming, fishing, or biking and your winter days skiing, snowboarding, or taking in the views with scenic lift rides at our local ski resort. Grab a bite to eat at a local eatery before catching a show at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, there is something for everyone to enjoy year round!
Practice Overview Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic, previously MacDonald Veterinary Services is a full service privately owned animal clinic that provides elite medical, surgical, and dental care for a variety of animals. Our practice strongly believes in a small town atmosphere where everyone knows each other and treats one another like family. We have built a culture based on family values, honesty, transparency, and fun. We thrive in a fun environment where everyone enjoys coming to work every day and loves what they do!
Experience in veterinary medicine is preferred but not required as training is provided. Candidates should be dependable, compassionate, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
Endodontics openings in New Hampshire are typically driven by patient demand for specialty root canal care and referrals from general dentists. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a DDS/DMD, an Endodontics specialty certificate, and an active New Hampshire license, while offering benefits such as comprehensive coverage and 401(k) participation. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original posting.
