Veterinary Technician

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital 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 collaborative environment means youll play an active part in proactive planning, for both the patients and the hospital. As part of our team, youll 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.

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is a five-doctor small animal practice located on the coast of Southern Maine. Weve spent the last 30 years building a wonderful clientele who value our role in their families. It is not unusual for us to care for pets from multiple generations of a family. Most of our new clients come in as referrals, and we pride ourselves on our good reputation. You could be proud to work here.

https://kbunkvet.com/Veterinary Technician

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital in Kennebunk, ME

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates!

WHAT YOULL 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 (sometimes using chin scratches!)
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss 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 patients needs
• Operates practice management software (AVImark) and related software packages

BENEFITS

Were passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home.

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4% - after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipuncture)
• Placing IV Catheters
• Administering treatments
• Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing processes independently, accurately and reliably

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 thats 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. Were 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 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/

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