Licensed Veterinary Technician

Newberlinvet; Scarborough (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pine Point Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team in Scarborough. This full-time role involves a range of responsibilities from patient care to assisting in surgeries using advanced veterinary technology. The hospital values teamwork and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment for its staff.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

PTO: 120 hours

Advanced Tools & Technology

Peer coaching and mentoring

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in anesthesia and surgery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist in surgeries.
• Monitor and care for patients, including client communication.
• Perform lab tests and manage inventory.

Skills

Surgery and anesthesia

Dentistry

Patient care

Client education

Excellent communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

Cornerstone software

Zoetis lab equipment

Scribenote AI charting

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Pine Point Animal Hospital – Licensed Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

Location: 12 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074 Website: pinepointanimalhospital.com

Are you a skilled and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking team? Pine Point Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time LVT to bring their experience, energy, and passion for veterinary medicine to our vibrant and growing practice.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $25 - $29/hour, based on experience, with annual bonus opportunities.

• PTO: 120 hours

• Schedule You’ll Love:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (No late nights!)
  • Saturdays: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (only one Saturday per month)
  • Sundays: Closed

• Advanced Tools & Technology:

  • Cornerstone software
  • Zoetis in-house lab equipment, including Imagyst AI cytology
  • Scribenote AI charting
  • Global FAST Ultrasound training available

• Accreditation: Proudly AAHA Accredited

Our Practice:

Pine Point Animal Hospital is a full-service, 3-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotics. We provide services including ultrasound, digital X-ray, and soft tissue surgery. Our team is highly collaborative and dedicated to exceptional patient care.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced, confident Licensed Veterinary Technician who is skilled in:

• Surgery and anesthesia (including anesthetic monitoring and CRI calculations)
• Dentistry
• Patient care and client education
• Day-one readiness for hands-on clinical tasks

A great fit will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly, welcoming demeanor for both pets and people
• A desire to grow and learn in a team-focused environment

Why Pine Point & Mission Veterinary Partners?

We’re more than a hospital — we’re a community driven by purpose. As part of Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP), we uphold strong core values that guide everything we do:

• Integrity – Do the right thing when no one is watching

• Teamwork – Together Everyone Achieves More

• Accountability – Do what you say and say what you do

• Continuous Improvement – Always seek growth

• Service – Every interaction matters

You’ll find a learning-focused environment with opportunities for:

• Peer coaching
• On-the-job mentoring
• Access to robust online and in-person training resources

We strive to create a workplace where veterinary professionals feel supported, respected, and proud of the care they deliver.

Ready to make a difference in pet lives and grow your career with us? Come join a team where your skills and passion are truly valued.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care: administering medications, assisting or performing treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, running lab tests, administering IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery: Prepare, induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients; clean and maintain anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry: Provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, and assist with dental surgeries.
• Radiology: Position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties: Collect, prepare, run or submit samples for tests; read and record results (fecals, urines, ear cytology, etc.) as requested by the doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools.
• Client communication for hospitalized patients: provide updates, discharge instructions, and follow-up.
• Client education: teach and demonstrate at-home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments: blood draws, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, etc.
• Clinic technician duties: assist with outpatient appointments, restock, clean exam rooms, check-in/out patients, take history and vitals, input data.
• Assist with reception duties as needed: answer phones, book appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Manage inventory: inform when products are low, restock supplies.
• Prepare prescriptions and medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb; lift up to 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Sufficient ambulatory skills for hospital environment duties.
• Work in noisy conditions with animal and equipment sounds.
• Exposure to potential hazards: bites, scratches, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, medications.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for operating equipment and computers.