Veterinary Technician Jobs in Windham, NH

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Lowell Rd Veterinary Center

Part-Time Surgical Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A certified veterinary technician with 1+ year experience working in surgery Skilled in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery - required Skilled in dental...

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Certified Veterinary Technician

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...

Bedford Pet Urgent Care

Urgent Care Technician

preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management....

Bedford Pet Urgent Care

Urgent Care Certified Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience required Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled...

Bedford Pet Urgent Care

Part-Time Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability...

Bedford Pet Urgent Care

Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care Supervisor

Qualifications We're looking for: Minimum of 5 years of veterinary technician experience required A Certified Veterinary Technician would be preferred, but is not required 1+ year of professional leadership...

North Reading Veterinary Clinic

Certified Veterinary Technician

Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education!...

Lowell Rd Veterinary Center

Certified Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled...

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Part-Time Surgical Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A certified veterinary technician with  1+ year  experience working in surgery Skilled in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery -   required Skilled in dental...

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center

Experienced Veterinary Technician

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...

All Pets Veterinary Hospital

Certified Veterinary Technician

, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care....

Surgery Technician

  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 5 days ago

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by...

Isolator Technician (Animal Housing)

  • Wilmington, MA (17 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (17 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 8 days ago

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant...

Lead Calibration Technician

  • Lowell, MA (10 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (10 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 8 days ago

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere...

Veterinary Technician

  • Brookline, NH (19 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brookline, NH (19 miles from Windham, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Veterinary Technician Brookline, NH Full-Time More than a word, care is present in everything you do....

Demographic Data for Windham, NH

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
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Veterinary Technician Exam Prep
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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Windham, NH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Windham, NH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Windham, NH
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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