Technician Assistant

westsideah; Maine; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Technician Assistant to join their team in Maine. This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care in a supportive environment, where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and receive ongoing training, all while contributing to the well-being of beloved pets. Enjoy a rewarding career that combines your passion for animals with professional development opportunities, all in a clinic that values exceptional care and a positive workplace culture. If you're eager to make a difference in the veterinary field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Previous experience in the veterinary industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Communicate findings to the veterinarian, refraining from diagnosis.
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort for all patients.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Husbandry Knowledge

Medical History Collection

Vital Signs Measurement

Anesthetic Emergency Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Ophthalmoscope

Job description

Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Westside Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Technician Assistant to our team.

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our compassionate environment means you’ll provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care at a well-established hospital. It’s the kind of freedom that feels like running at the speed of light into a 5-story pile of leaves – and that’s just the beginning. 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.

Westside Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostics, behavior consults, and dog daycare programs. The facility includes an in-hospital surgery suite, ultrasound, radiology, and dental radiology. We are a true team that supports and encourages all employees to pursue their avenues of interest. Training and learning never stop here! We have a small clinic atmosphere committed to providing personal attention and exceptional medical care for dogs and cats.

Technician Assistant

Westside Animal Hospital in Cumberland, ME

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
• Will be cross-trained with CSR duties
• Help new clients fill out the forms for admission
• Ability to effectively communicate and educate clients on general animal husbandry and answer questions as directed by the veterinarian
• Present and explain client education materials, nutrition, discharge instructions, medication administration, and answer general questions about treatments, bandages, laboratory tests, medications
• Make certain all patients are kept clean and as comfortable as possible
• Ability to obtain a complete and accurate medical history, as well as vital signs, within the scope of veterinary technology and under the direction of a doctor
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope/ophthalmoscope
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor, refraining from making a diagnosis
• Familiar with procedures and medications commonly utilized during an anesthetic emergency
• Understand how to prep animals for minor (non-sterile) and sterile surgery
• Draw blood samples. Collect stool and urine samples under the supervision of a doctor and as allowed by state regulations.
• Keep medical records accurate and up to date
• Make certain entire hospital is clean

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 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Previous experience in the veterinary industry is not required but strongly preferred

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. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

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/

Where uncommon support partners with joy.