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Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center

Maine

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative veterinary center in Maine seeks a compassionate Emergency Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and specialists in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, performing clinical tasks, and providing quality care to pet patients. The center promotes professional growth with ongoing training and a collaborative atmosphere. If you're passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K with company match
Generous paid time off
Continuing education allowance
Discounts on veterinary services for pets
Mental Health Resources
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Free monthly wellness meetings
Certification fees reimbursement

Qualifications

  • Credentialed candidates are strongly desired for this role.
  • 2 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist veterinarians and provide compassionate care to patients.
  • Perform clinical tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all hospital staff.

Skills

Emergency Veterinary Care
Communication Skills
Clinical Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT)
2 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital

Tools

Veterinary Monitoring Equipment
Laboratory Testing Equipment

Job description

Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Emergency Veterinary Technician to our team. Looking for candidates with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays for this busy, 24/7 hospital. The target schedule spreads are Sunday/Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday and Thursday/Friday/Saturday on the overnight shift. A shift differential is available!

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our innovative environment means you’ll get to work with specialists of all stripes and practice cutting edge 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.

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level one certified Rarebreed practice that has full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a helical 16-slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in-house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC has well-staffed departments in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Radiology, Rehab and Acupuncture and a great team of emergency clinicians and criticalists to offer advanced services to a well-educated client base.

Veterinary Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME

Eligible for quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed’s profit-sharing program.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Assist veterinarians and other staff members in a variety of situations
  • Delegate tasks in effective and efficient manners
  • Assist in daily housekeeping and general hospital tasks that include cleaning cages and daily task lists to the acceptable hospital standards
  • Provide discharge instructions and client education regarding services provided
  • Provide compassionate and quality care to clients and patients
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all hospital staff
  • Prepare estimates for recommended services and comfortably discuss finances with clients in person or on the phone.
  • Possess knowledge of veterinary medicine, terminology, and treatments
  • Have attention to detail in verbal and written communications
  • Follow all safety and handling protocols, and OSHA compliance standards
  • Perform other duties and assignments as asked by the Supervisor
  • Perform clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, conducting basic laboratory tests, administering medications, and aiding with medical procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Perform anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
  • Be a team player mentality defined by trust, an appetite for learning, and a readiness to collaborate and consider everyone's perspective.
  • Ability to stay focused in turbulent environments.
  • Assist in emergency situations, such as controlling bleeding, administering medications or fluids, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Assist in the aftercare process in a respectful manner.

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. Our total compensation package is outstanding:

  • 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 development and 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

  • 2 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong clinical skills
  • Detail-oriented and well organized
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Self-motivated and team-oriented
  • Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, or RVT) are strongly desired for this role

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.

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/

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