Veterinary Technician — 4‑Day Week, No Nights or Weekends

Auburnanimalcenter; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Roth retirement savings

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee pet care benefits

Four-day work week

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Auburn Animal Center is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our one-doctor practice. You will use your clinical skills from diagnostics through surgery and recovery, in a team-focused environment.

This full-time role offers a four-day Tue–Fri work week with no nights or weekends, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and continued education in a close-knit hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of vaccines, anesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care.
• Preference for LVT or CVT credential, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer vaccines and medications as directed.
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab samples.
• Conduct in-house lab testing and support diagnostics.
• Take radiographs and assist with imaging.
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery; assist during procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with clients clearly.
• Support pharmacy duties and medication preparation.
• Keep treatment and surgical areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Skills

Hands-on veterinary technician

Clinical experience

Vaccines knowledge

Anesthesia knowledge

Diagnostics

Patient care

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Radiology

Pharmacy duties

Surgical assistance

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

LVT or CVT credential preferred

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory instruments

Surgical instruments

Job description

Auburn Animal Center is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our one-doctor practice. You will use your clinical skills from diagnostics through surgery and recovery, in a team-focused environment.

This full-time role offers a four-day Tue–Fri work week with no nights or weekends, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and continued education in a close-knit hospital setting.