Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician

East Louisville Animal Hospital; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Sanford, Maine is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant to work approximately 24 hours a week, specifically three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). The role offers a supportive environment focused on quality medicine with no weekends or on-call shifts. Ideal candidates are team players who take pride in their work and are eager to learn and grow. This position is ideal for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant, credentialed preferred, but strong experience counts.
• Pride in doing things well and being a team player.
• Desire to learn and grow within the role.
• A self-starter who wants to grow, not coast

Responsibilities

• Work closely with doctors in a collaborative environment.
• Practice quality medicine while maintaining energy for life outside work.
• Responsible for various tasks, not limited to one role.
• Go home at the end of the day with energy left for your real life

Skills

Collaboration

Animal care

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant Wanted – Three Days a Week, Zero Weekends, Maximum Impact

Are you ready to find a team you’ll actually like working with and a schedule that lets you have a life outside the clinic?

Down Maine Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our independent, privately-owned practice for approximately 24 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

If you’re craving meaningful work without the burnout of full‑time hours, keep reading.

Why This Role Is Different

We’re fast‑paced—but not frantic.
We’re serious about medicine—but we laugh a lot.
We believe in using your skills fully—not parking you in one task all day.

This is a chance to:

• Work closely with doctors who value collaboration

• Practice quality medicine in a supportive environment

• Be trusted with responsibility

• Go home at the end of the day with energy left for your real life

And yes — no weekends and no on‑call shifts. Ever.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant (credentialed preferred, but strong experience counts)

• Someone who takes pride in doing things well

• A team player who enjoys both animals and people

• A self‑starter who wants to grow, not coast

We believe in helping our team expand their knowledge and confidence. If you’re the type who likes to learn, improve, and be part of something solid, you’ll fit right in.

The Schedule

• While our ideal need is approximately 24 hours per week, but we are willing to consider a full time role in the future for the right candidate!

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday shifts

• Consistent, predictable hours

• Flexible and supportive culture

We genuinely like what we do here. We like helping animals, we like our coworkers and we value work/life harmony. If that sounds like your vibe, we might be your people!

To learn more or submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: