Veterinary Assistant Experienced

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a large veterinary network

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team full time. We have served the community for over 80 years and 30 yrs in our current location, offering a central setting near restaurants, beaches, parks, and trails.

We are committed to progressive medicine with compassion and teamwork. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support Technician and Doctor teams with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work,

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician credentials (CVT/RVT/LVT) preferred.
• Experience assisting veterinarians and technicians.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and veterinarians during exams and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep and recovery.
• Perform radiology, dentistry, venipuncture, and lab tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Vital veterinary care

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team full time.

We have been serving the community for over 80 years and 30 yrs in our current location. We are centrally located, with a variety of amazing restaurants, and just a short drive to ocean beaches, numerous state parks, and hiking trails! . Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why join the VCA Lewiston team?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Compensation : $20 - $25.00 / hour is based on skill set and experience.

Schedule: Part time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. (8am - 5pm)

Benefits:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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

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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.