Veterinary Technician

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners’ PetMedic Freeport clinic in Freeport, ME is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. You’ll work with specialists and use state-of-the-art technology, with opportunities for professional development and a profit-sharing bonus.

The role offers $22.00 - $28.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality care for pets.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Credential (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage evaluation of the condition of a variety of patients.
• Create and maintain treatment sheets.
• Calculate and administer scheduled medications.
• Place and maintain catheters.
• Record all treatments and patient status observations.
• Charge for all treatments and procedures.
• Alert the DVM with any changes in a patient’s status.
• Perform radiographs and laboratory analyses.
• Interact with clients, provide patient updates, financial updates, and manage patient visits.
• Able to comfort, handle and restrain large and small animals.

Skills

Experience in veterinary hospital

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT preferred

Job description

PetMedic Freeport is seeking a compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our innovative environment means you’ll get to work with specialists of all stripes and practice cutting-edge care! 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 care to the pet patients we all love.

Veterinary Technician

PetMedic in Freeport, ME

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Eligible for quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed’s profit-sharing program

What You’ll Do

• Perform triage evaluation of the condition of a variety of patients
• Create and maintain treatment sheets
• Calculate and administer scheduled medications
• Place and maintain catheters
• Record all treatments and patient status observations
• Charge for all treatments and procedures
• Alert the DVM with any changes in a patient’s status
• Perform radiographs and laboratory analyses
• Interact with clients, provide patient updates, financial updates, and manage patient visits
• Able to comfort, handle and restrain large and small animals

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

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Self‑motivated and team‑oriented
• Credential (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred but not required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partnersis 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.

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.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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