Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 25,485 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Pet care discounts

Job summary

The North Windham Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will execute treatment orders, perform blood draws, and administer medications while providing unparalleled care for pet patients.

We offer a supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and pet care discounts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary experience or education is required.
• Experience with pet care and handling is necessary.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Executing treatment orders for animals.
• Performing blood draws and collecting urine samples.
• Administering medications via various methods.
• Communicating with clients regarding their pets' needs.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Lifting capability (50 pounds)

Job description

Employer Overview

North Windham 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 caring environment means you’ll be provided comprehensive, individualized, compassionate veterinary care with top‑notch client services. 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 our pet patients.

North Windham Veterinary Hospital is a full‑service dog and cat veterinary hospital, located in Windham, ME, serving the communities of Windham, Raymond, Casco, Gray, Standish, Westbrook, and greater Portland since 1989. The hospital offers preventive and wellness care, surgery, dentistry, pain management, diagnostics, in‑house laboratory and pharmacy services, and digital radiology.

Location: Windham, ME

Salary: $18.50 – $22.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Executing treatment orders
• Performing blood draws
• Collecting urine samples – void, express, cystocentesis
• Administering medications – PO, IM, SQ, SL, IV
• Keeping cages clean and sanitized
• Walking, feeding, and picking up after the animals
• Various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage)
• Calculating medication mg/kg
• Creating a dosing schedule from DVM orders
• Communicating with clients via phone and in‑person
• Taking radiographs, CBC, chem, lytes, performing and reading urinalysis
• Restraining animals
• Outpatient procedures
• Filling prescribed medications

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 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

• Pet care discounts on veterinary services and products
• Discounts on reference lab testing
• Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

• 1+ year veterinary experience or education
• Team‑oriented
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

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 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.