Veterinary Technician

Bethel Animal Hospital; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bethel Animal Hospital in Maine is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and exceptional patient care.

Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, and opportunities for professional development. Whether you're assisting with procedures, educating clients, or ensuring a clean environment, your role will be crucial in providing outstanding care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Educate clients and provide compassionate communication regarding care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation.

Skills

Patient care skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Bethel Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

• Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Four-day work week with scheduling designed to support work-life balance

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Role Where You Can Love What You Do Without Living at Work?

Bethel Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team. We are a two-doctor practice with an experienced support staff dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service while fostering a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and encouraged to be themselves.

At Bethel Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary medicine should be rewarding both professionally and personally. That's why we take work-life balance seriously and have built a culture where teamwork, growth, and well-being are just as important as the medicine we practice.

Why Our Veterinary Team Loves Bethel Animal Hospital

• Four-day work weeks that support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Leadership that values self-care and employee well-being
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A workplace where individuality and authenticity are celebrated
• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the local community

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely handle and restrain patients during appointments and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic procedures
• Support patient care, treatments, and nursing duties
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with radiographs and in-house laboratory testing
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Educate clients and provide compassionate communication regarding patient care
• Support daily hospital operations and maintain a clean, organized work environment

What Our Veterinary Team Members Bring

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience preferred
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we've been looking for? We'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover what makes Bethel Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Bethel Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Health & Welfare

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays