Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant — Mid-Shift Impact

COVE Animal Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long‑term disability

Paid time off and volunteer hours

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Paid continuing education

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Portland is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for their Urgent Care department. In this full-time role, you will assist with patient care and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic veterinary environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a veterinary assistant, strong communication skills, and a passion for emergency care. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $25 and $28, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Prior experience or interest in urgent care.
• Compassionate, proactive, and collaborative approach to veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients.
• Assist with radiographs and lab sample collection.
• Monitor and record patient vitals.
• Support technicians and veterinarians in patient monitoring.
• Keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Provide communication with clients.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Teamwork

Veterinary software systems

Job description

COVE Animal Health in Portland is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for their Urgent Care department. In this full-time role, you will assist with patient care and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic veterinary environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a veterinary assistant, strong communication skills, and a passion for emergency care. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $25 and $28, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.