Veterinary Technician

Cumberland Animal Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our relaxed environment means you'll be comfortable keeping your visit pleasant with exceptional veterinary care. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Cumberland Animal Clinic is a state-of-the-art practice, located in Cumberland, Maine. We are a three-doctor practice specializing in preventative care and wellness, medical case diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and imaging. We also offer a fully stock veterinary pharmacy, house call capability and emergency care. In addition, our 7000 sq. foot facility is designed with the environment in mind; it features green insulation, environmentally friendly heating and cooling, energy efficient lighting and a solar farm onsite that provides the bulk of the hospital's power! Our team prides itself on a supportive work enviroment and a culture of learning and patient advocacy. And if you're a foodie - we have monthly cooking/baking competitions! (Don't worry - you don't have to enter in order to enjoy the good food!) https://www.cumberlandanimal.com/

Veterinary Technician (Licensed preferred)

Cumberland Animal Clinic in Cumberland, ME

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule: 30-40 hours per week

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
• Safely handle patients during exams and treatments
• 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
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house
• Monitors vitals by hand and with equipment
• Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs
• Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient's needs

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) preferred

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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