Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Holden (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Generous paid time off

Annual continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources

Company-paid bonding leave

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners in Holden, ME, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team in an overnight capacity. You will provide direct care to pets, document medical records, prepare exam rooms, and assist veterinarians with procedures.

The role requires at least two years in veterinary medicine, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a positive, reliable team player attitude. Benefits include a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Education in the field preferred.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Must be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, sedated procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during sedation and recovery; administer fluids).
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Stock clinic treatment area and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled overnight Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our high-energy environment means you'll get to do it all and push your skills with the support of an excellent team. 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.

Veterinary Assistant

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Holden, ME

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, sedated procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during sedation and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after six months of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Mental health resources
• Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave

Plus benefits for your own pets:

• Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Discounts on reference laboratory testing
• Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet insurance discounts through our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of prior veterinary medicine experience required, education in the field preferred
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Must be reliable

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws .

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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