Licensed Veterinary Technician

Hotham Veterinary Services (Presque Isle); Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Continuing education yearly allowance

Certification fees reimbursement

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Hotham Veterinary Services in Presque Isle, ME, seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our 4-doctor practice. You’ll provide compassionate patient care, maintain medical records, prepare exam rooms, and assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures using ultrasound, in-house labs, and digital radiology.

We offer mentorship, ongoing education opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to high‑quality care for pets and their families in the community.

Qualifications

• Basic veterinary team capabilities and patient care.
• CVT/LVT certification desirable and related training preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Performs physical assessments and triaging to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Handles patients safely and with low stress during procedures.
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Radiography and digital imaging.
• Assists veterinarians in medical, surgical and dental procedures and monitors recovery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CVT/LVT certification desirable

Tools

Cornerstone practice management software

Job description

Hotham Veterinary Services is hiring! We are looking for the best and brightest Veterinary Technician to join our team at our Presque Isle office.

At our clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our welcoming environment means you’ll be greeted by committed veterinarians to provide the best possible care. As part of our team, you’ll 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.

Hotham Veterinary Services is currently a 4-doctor practice with 2 locations. Our first hospital in Presque Isle and a second location in Houlton, Maine. We have a fantastic support team at each site and well-equipped, well cared for hospitals that include ultrasound, full lab, and digital radiology. We provide and maintain a well-stocked ambulatory unit for large animal services.

Here at Hotham Veterinary Services , we believe in empowerment, growth, and development. We are a tight-knit team that is committed to success. We are known for offering the best care with compassion and integrity.Ourclean, spacious facilities are home to state-of-the art equipment with a well-trained support team to deliver high-quality medical and surgical care.We empower our staff to pursue their passions and expand their skill set with continuous education and mentorship if desired. If you are searching for a practice committed to making a difference in the community while empowering and developing each team member to be their best, we want to hear from you!

GREAT LOCATION! Hotham Veterinary Services is in beautiful Aroostook County. The surrounding natural areas support aplethora of outdoor activities that change with the seasons - downhill skiing, world-class cross-country skiing, snowmobiling (some of the best trails in the North America) in the winter, and hiking, biking, fishing, hunting in the spring and summer. We have local breweries/winery and farmer’s markets. Annually there area variety of festivals and community events.Presque Isle is a college town with the University of Maine Presque Isle and Northern Maine Community College providing education as well as safe, affordable housing options. https://hothamvets.com/

Veterinary Technician

Hotham Veterinary Services in Presque Isle, ME

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy, including in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping.
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Performs physical assessments and records observations, including triaging and problem solving to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Safe, low stress and compassionate handling and restraint.
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house.
• Radiography and digital imaging
• Monitors vitals
• Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs
• Builds initial rapport and long-term relationships with both pets and clients, successfully communicates plans and estimates to owners.
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
• Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient’s needs.
• Operates practice management software (Cornerstone) and related software packages.

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined:

• 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 to help you achieve your purr-fect work-life balance
• Employee Ruff-erral Program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills developmentand uniform allowance
• Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

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) is highly desirable; equivalent training and experience may substitute.
• Surgical, dental and laser skills are appreciated, but not required.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Dedication to safety for all parties involved.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Strong work ethic and track record of being reliable.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

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/