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Veterinary Assistant
$32k-45k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Days Ago
Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant Near Warren, ME
Description
Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant to our team. Available shifts will vary, but availability for evening, weekend and holiday shifts is required! This role will also be cross trained to work at the front desk and will work some CSR shifts.
At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our tight-knit environment means you’ll provide excellent care to local pets and support the community. It’s the kind of freedom that feels like running at the speed of light into a 5-story pile of leaves – and that’s just the beginning. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant
Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic in Warren, ME
Eligible for quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed’s profit-sharing program, which has the same zing as a hundred pounds of fresh cat nip.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
- Perform physical assessments and records observations
- Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)
- Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
- Explain needed follow up and home care instructions
- Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
- Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
- Care for all surgical materials; keeping the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
- Work shifts at the front desk, and interact with clients in a supportive and effective manner in person, on the phone and through email
BENEFITS
We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined:
Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
Employee Ruff-erral Program
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
Accident and critical illness insurance
Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing
401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
Employee Ruff-erral Program
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
Accident and critical illness insurance
Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing
Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Maine (or eligible for transfer) a bonus for this role, but experienced unlicensed technicians or assistants will be considered
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Maine (or eligible for transfer) a bonus for this role, but experienced unlicensed technicians or assistants will be considered
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
Where uncommon support partners with joy.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$32k-45k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/26/2024
WEBSITE
midcoastaec.com
HEADQUARTERS
Warren, ME
SIZE
<25
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