Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental health resources

Bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Discounts on pet products

Job summary

Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital in Portland, ME is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate team delivering high-quality care to pets and their families.

You will assist with exam rooms, medical records, and treatments, perform assessments, prepare estimates, and help educate clients on home care. Our modern facility offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a team player with compassion for pets and their people.
• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses 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.
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

Job description

Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our comfortable environment means you'll experience a stress‑free facility designed to meet the needs of each of our clients. 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.

Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital is conveniently located on Brighton Ave in beautiful Portland, Maine! We have an amazing team; from the warm and knowledgeable support staff to the combined 70+ years of experience from our veterinarians, we strive to make each visit as easy and comfortable as possible for our pet patients and their human families. We've recently expanded our clinic to include a state‑of‑the‑art dental suite, an additional secluded treatment area, specific quiet room for sensitive appointments, brand new staff break area, and more! http://www.cascobayvet.com/

Veterinary Assistant

Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital in Portland, 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


• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses 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


• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

BENEFITS

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment


• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling


• Continuing education allowance and professional development support


• Mental Health Resources


• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products


• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing


• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods


• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people


• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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.

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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