Veterinary Assistant Training Program, SAVES

Small Animal Veterinary Emergency Services (SAVES) is looking for talented individuals that are eager to jump‑start their career in the animal health field. We are offering entry‑level, full‑time positions, which include a paid training program providing an introduction to the veterinary field
.

This position does not require any previous veterinary hospital or animal experience. You will be enrolled and required to complete Ethos’ Approved Veterinary Assistant program which includes a blended curriculum of online and hands‑on training designed to prepare the Veterinary Assistant to sit for a national credentialing exam administered by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). After obtaining a passing score on this exam, you will receive the credential of Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA).

The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the veterinary medical staff. The Veterinary Assistant must embody the culture of treating every client and colleague with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible
, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Compensation is $17/hour for this entry‑level role. Overnight shifts come with $4.50 pay differential.

• Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm–7am

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including but not limited to the cleanliness of laundry, floors, and cages.
• Assist with basic animal restraint.
• Provide basic animal husbandry and hygiene between patients.
• Basic record‑keeping procedures.
• Ensure proper stocking of medical supplies and janitorial needs.
• Essential job functions include walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, writing, hearing, seeing, speaking, and sitting.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; candidates from vocational co‑op programs also considered.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is required.
• Knowledge and practical application of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required.
• We are seeking individuals who have strong emotional competencies; those that are self‑aware, have infectious positive attitudes, authenticity and caring toward others.
• Have strong computer skills to work with a paperless information system.

SAVES is not just a veterinary hospital; it's a community hub for compassionate care and innovation. As one of the only 24‑hour emergency veterinary hospitals in northern New Hampshire
, we are at the forefront of providing exceptional emergency and specialty services to our beloved furry friends. Our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human‑animal bond. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management and patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge and education, and pursue specialty certification if so desired.

SAVES, located in Lebanon, NH, is a true New England picturesque town in the heart of the vibrant Upper Valley region. Nestled perfectly at the center of all the outdoors activity New Hampshire and Vermont have to offer, Lebanon, NH is the ideal location for anyone with a four‑season love of the outdoors. Despite the vast access to the outdoors, Lebanon and neighboring Hanover are also bustling with restaurants, theatre, museums, shops and culture thanks to the presence of Dartmouth College and its diverse student body.

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = DOUBLE TIME!
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Ask us about certification assistance!

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.