Mission Veterinary Partners Brunswick , ME 04011
Posted 4 days ago
Overview
Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates, Inc is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Location: 257 Bath Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011
Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+hours/week). Typical schedule includes 4 - 10 hour shifts per week. No weekends currently.
Compensation: $15 - $18
Looking to make a difference in the lives of people and their pets? Our experience veterinary assistants work hand in hand with our veterinarians and support teams to provide quality medical care to our patients, and client service to their owners.
Our team shares a lifelong love of animals creating a compassionate team with a deep commitment to providing advanced veterinary medical care to furry family members.
We are looking for a candidate that has 2-3 years experience with good communication skills, be compassionate, possess the ability to multi-task, be flexible and have the desire to learn new skills, as well as utilize their already established skills.
Experience in anesthesia monitoring for surgical and dental procedures, restraint, radiology, venipuncture, performing laboratory functions, triage, client education and general veterinary assisting duties is required.
As one of Maine's largest veterinary hospitals, Bath Brusnswick Veterinary Associates has proudly been an AAHA accredited hospital for over 60 years. We offer a vast array of services including wellness and disease prevention, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, ultrasonography, endoscopy, internal medicine and oncology services.
Come join our team!
Benefits:
PTO - 80
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
Optional Insurances Available
Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance
CE Benefits
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact:
Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.
Qualifications
Physical demands and work environment
The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
Mission Veterinary Partners