Overview
North Yarmouth Veterinary Hospital is a close-knit, community-focused, PRIVATELY OWNED practice located in North Yarmouth, Maine. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and building lasting relationships with their families. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team who shares our passion for animals and loves making a real difference every day! In this role, you will work closely with veterinarians and other staff to provide high-quality care for animals. We see dogs, cats, and some exotic pocket pets (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and more). Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients, as well as supporting pet owners during their visits.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, dental procedures, and more.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and analyze samples.
- Provide gentle, skilled nursing care to our patients (wellness visits, sick appointments, and everything in between). Handling patients with care and compassion to reduce stress during visits.
- Perform lab work, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and other technical skills
- Maintain accurate medical records for each patient
- Documenting client communications, making follow-up phone calls, and answering general questions via phone, email, and texting applications.
- Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and the importance of regular veterinary wellness- helping pet owners feel informed and confident.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with clients through clear communication, empathy, and outstanding service.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment by adhering to sanitation protocols. Helping with autoclave sterilization of surgical instruments.
Skills
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of animal husbandry and preventative care recommendations (including vaccinations, diet, preventative medications, blood work recommendations, and more).
- Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring, dental terminology, dental radiology, dental scaling and polishing, and aseptic preparation techniques for surgical procedures.
- Excellent animal handling skills to ensure the safety of both pets and staff.
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement. Ability to administer medications via subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravascular injection.
- Autoclave use and sterilization protocols for instrument packs, surgical gowns, and drapes.
- Strong communication skills with both clients and fellow employees. A positive attitude and puncutality.
- The ability to anticipate other team member needs, jump in when needed without being asked, and help the day flow smoothly.
- The ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast paced environment
Why Join Us?
We are a small and PRIVATELY OWNED practice, with the owner in the building working along side you. This means we decide how we want to practice, and the kind of hospital we want to be. Your voice and opinion can be heard! We have established a reputation of being compassionate, educational, and there for our clients when they need us. We are a welcoming and fun-loving practice with a close-knit team, and hiring the RIGHT person is very important to us. We value our culture and work-ethic, and want to continue to grow with like-minded people who enjoy making a difference for pets each and every day. We offer compeitive pay based on experience, as well as 401k and health care plan options. We know how important it is to rest and recharge in this profession, so we strive to leave work on time, and are not open on weekends. If this sounds like a place you'd like to be- please apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Yarmouth, ME 04097 (Required)
Work Location: In person
