Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its medical team. This full-time role offers a variety of responsibilities including patient assessments and anesthesia monitoring, while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation as you contribute to exceptional animal care.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Tuition support and sponsorships

Competitive wage

Generous pet care discounts

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Wellness subscriptions

Qualifications

• Support Veterinary Technician and Doctor teams.
• Deliver outstanding client experience to provide exceptional care.
• Utilize your skills in patient recovery and pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Ensure compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

VCALewiston Animal Hospitalis seeking a talentedLicensed Veterinary Technicianto join our medical teamfull time.

We have been serving the community for over 80 years and 30 yrs in our current location. We are centrally located, with a variety of amazing restaurants, and just a short drive to ocean beaches, numerous state parks, and hiking trails! . Our team has a shared devotion toprovidingprogressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why jointheVCA Lewistonteam?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generouspetcarediscounts
• Life, long andshort termdisability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation andassisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The salary range for this position is $20 - $28 / hour

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.