Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Maine, P.C.; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Fear Free Certification discounts

VetGirl growth & leadership

Medical, Dental & Vision

Tuition support

Continuing education funds ($750)

License reimbursement

401(k)

Vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Product discounts

Job summary

VCA Standish Animal Hospital in Standish, ME is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team supporting 4 doctors in a full-service facility offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry. We feature modern exam rooms, an in-hospital surgery suite, dental suite, digital x-ray with dental radiographs and ultrasound, plus a hospitalization area.

Schedule includes full-time with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and communication.
• Patient assessment.
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting.
• Radiology.
• Dentistry.
• Catheter placement.
• Venipuncture.
• Laboratory work.
• Pharmacy.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Patient assessment

Anesthesia support

Radiology

Dentistry support

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Lab work

Pharmacy

Medical records

Job description

VCA Standish Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Standish, ME. Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/standish

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required.

Compensation: $18 - $23 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

VCA Standish Animal Hospital we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations.

Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.

As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership
• RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification
• VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.