Veterinary Assistant

Mission Veterinary Partners • Fryeburg, ME

80d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is a full-time position, but we are open to considering candidates interested in part-time work as well. We are a 5.5-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice with a commitment to low-stress animal handling and high-quality care. We serve dogs, cats, rabbits, and small rodents, and provide services including soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, in-house lab diagnostics, AI charting, and practice management software.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Proficiency in animal restraint.
• Experience with blood draws.
• Ability to room patients: take histories, educate clients on vaccines, preventive care, and common health concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties.
• Prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• Aid in performing medical treatments.
• Perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• Administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• Obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens.
• Work in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• Handle animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $18-$24, based on experience.
• Potential for annual bonus.
• Supportive, friendly work environment with room to grow.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: PTO increases with years of service, 48 hours of flexible holiday pay.
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA & HSA options.
• Maternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support.
• Uniform allowance.
• CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs: $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year.
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform.
• Internal rewards program - earn points, redeem gift cards.
• Pet care discounts.
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees