Overview
This position is eligible for our quarterly profit-sharing bonuses!
PetMedic Urgent Care Clinic in Portland, ME is looking to add a compassionate Veterinary Technician to their team! Fabulous, positive work environment. Flexible schedule consisting of evening and weekend hours; no overnights. State of the art, brand new facility. This role can be part-time or full-time.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
-Keeps accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy
-Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
-Performs physical assessments and records observations
-Restrains pets
-Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
-Explains necessary follow up and homecare instructions
-Stocks clinic treatment area and exams rooms and informs inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
-Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
-Cares for all surgical materials; keeping the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
About us:
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team placing 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 the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animal companions.
PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic, a Rarebreed Partner, is an after-hours and weekend urgent care facility for pets. Like urgent care centers for humans, we provide prompt veterinary care for dogs and cats on a walk-in or call ahead basis. We provide care for non-life-threatening conditions and patient care to complement pet owners’ trusted family veterinarians.
What do we have to offer?
At Rarebreed, we strive to provide employees in the animal care industry the best work experience possible by creating and fostering a great culture and by offering an attractive and flexible total compensation package consisting of the following:
-Competitive compensation
-Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
-Company paid 3% 401k contribution
-Competitive paid time off to ensure work/life balance
-Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability
-Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
-Access to employee assistance programs
-Continuing education
This position may qualify for the Alfond Leaders student debt reduction program, up to 60k! Click here to learn more: https://www.famemaine.com/education/topics/managing-student-loans/alfond-leaders/
Employment will require 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/
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
