Description

Stoneledge Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled VeterinaryTechnician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our team-oriented environment means you'll be in the hands of a collaborative team that recognizes working together is the best way to provide the best medicine and care possible for our patients. 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.

StoneledgeAnimal Hospital is a well-established hospital that is fast paced, growing and an exciting place to work. We are in Westbrook Me, only about 5 miles north of downtown Portland Maine. The greater Portland area is well known for its beautiful ocean views, beaches, rocky coastal areas, easy access to mountain skiing and hiking, world-renowned cuisine, and plenty of nature to explore. It is important to us that our Stoneledge family has a great work/life balance so they can enjoy all that the southern Maine area has to offer. Doctors work 4 days a week, work one late night until 7 pm and no weekends.

Most of our patients are dogs and cats, but we also care for a variety of pocket pets, rabbits, and reptiles. If you have a special interest in exotics, avian patients, or rehab we have a place for you in at Stoneledge and we would love to be able to expand our services to our clients. We take a team-oriented approach to providing top-notch care for our patients and your voice and input is always welcome and respected. We recognize that working together is the best way to provide the best medicine and care possible for our patients. https://stoneledgeanimalhospital.com/

VeterinaryTechnician

Stoneledge Animal Hospital in Westbrook, ME

$22.00-26.00 hourly pay rate

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary 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 and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required

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.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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