Advanced Veterinary Assistant - Four-Day Week & Growth

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital LLC; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Consistent scheduling with one weekday

Evening shift pay differential

Occasional Saturday urgent care shifts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital in Lewiston, ME, is seeking an Advanced Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality patient care in a busy, AAHA-accredited practice. The role offers a four-day workweek and a schedule with one weekday off, plus an occasional Saturday urgent care shift with pay differential.

You will work with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species, performing duties across clinical care, diagnostics, and client communications while staying aligned with our standards of care.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary hospital experience required; general practice preferred.
• Confidence with everyday technical skills and hands-on patient care.
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Ability to assist with routine general practice appointments and ear cytology.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high medical standards.
• Surgical experience is a plus, but not required.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Essential Patient Care: assist the medical team with hands-on care and compassion for each animal.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: anticipate needs to ensure smooth, efficient workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: assist with scheduling, payments, and client communications.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: maintain hospital and equipment to high standards.

Skills

Vet experience

Hands-on care

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Independent work

Attention to detail

Surgical experience

Tools

Impromed

IDEXX

Job description

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital in Lewiston, ME, is seeking an Advanced Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality patient care in a busy, AAHA-accredited practice. The role offers a four-day workweek and a schedule with one weekday off, plus an occasional Saturday urgent care shift with pay differential.

You will work with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species, performing duties across clinical care, diagnostics, and client communications while staying aligned with our standards of care.