Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Cumberland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Generous paid time off and flexible安排

Continuing education allowance and pro

Mental Health Resources

Company paid bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Veterinary Technician specializing in ophthalmology to join our Rarebreed practice. You’ll perform ophthalmic screenings, assist in procedures, monitor anesthesia, document findings, and educate clients under the veterinarian’s guidance.

The role requires at least 2 years in a veterinary hospital, strong phlebotomy and clinical skills, and excellent communication. Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, RVT) are strongly desired.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical skills including phlebotomy experience.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic screening assessments for veterinary review.
• Assist in evaluating and documenting patient history and clinical findings.
• Monitor patients under general anesthesia during surgical procedures.
• Educate clients on ophthalmic conditions, disease processes and ocular anatomy.
• Provide post‑exam and post‑procedure instructions under veterinary direction.

Skills

2 years veterinary hospital experience

Excellent communication skills

Phlebotomy experience

Strong clinical skills

Self-motivated

Team‑oriented

Education

LVT, CVT, RVT credentialed candidates

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to 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 of care to the pet patients we all love. The target schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM or Monday, Tuesday and Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level two certified Rarebreed practice that has full in‑house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a helical 64‑slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in‑house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC has well‑staffed departments in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Radiology, Rehab and Acupuncture and great team of emergency clinicians and criticalists to offer advanced services to a well‑educated client base. https://mvmc.vet/

Veterinary Technician‑Ophthalmology

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME

$26.00-38.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience and licensure)

Sign‑on bonus available for qualified candidates—ask us for details!

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

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic screening assessments for veterinary review.
• Assist in evaluating and documenting patient history and clinical findings to support case management and treatment planning.
• Monitor patients under general anesthesia during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to anesthetic protocols.
• Educate clients on common ophthalmic conditions, disease processes, and basic ocular anatomy and function.
• Provide clear post‑exam and post‑procedure instructions under the direction of the veterinarian to support continuity of care at home.

Benefits

• 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!

• 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

• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Clinical skills, including excellent phlebotomy experience
• Detail‑oriented and well organized
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Self‑motivated
• Team‑oriented
• Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, RVT) are strongly desired for this role

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

is 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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