Licensed Veterinary Technician

Golden State Humane Society; Scarborough (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Scarborough is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their caring and innovative team. Responsibilities include providing patient care, performing surgical support, and educating clients. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits in a supportive work environment dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

120 hours PTO

401K with company match

Annual bonus potential

Access to mental health resources

CE benefits including stipend

Qualifications

• Experience in surgery and anesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to grow and learn in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, assist with diagnostics and monitoring.
• Prepare and monitor anesthesia for surgery.
• Communicate with clients regarding patient care.

Skills

Surgery and anesthesia

Dentistry

Patient care

Client education

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Cornerstone software

Zoetis in-house 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:
• 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 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.

Benefits:

• PTO - 120 hours
• Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
• Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
• *The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
• Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
• Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
• Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
• FSA and HSA options available
• Maternity Leave
• 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
• Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you. 24 hour access. Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more. Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus. Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support. Easy access to legal/financial experts and information. Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions. Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life. Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics. Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page. ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.