What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital?
Who we are:
Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital is a Fear Free Certified practice, located in Scarborough, Maine. We have an opening for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to our awesome team. Tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never seeing it for yourself? Need a fresh work environment? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their authentic, funky selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, excellent!
Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? It's hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it's possible! At Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
- Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
- Laugh. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.
What’s in it for you:
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks – always
- Lunch breaks on the reg
- 4-day work weeks
- Rotating Saturday shifts
Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of cultures, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal-opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you, so apply today!
