Veterinary Technician

The Cat Doctor•Portland, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cat Doctor is hiring a Veterinary Technician. Our veterinary technicians are valuable members of The Cat Doctor team. They provide quality care for Portland's cats and have fun doing it! All team members should love cats as much as we do! We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician who loves to sweet-talk kitties and give the best care to all who walk through our door! We are looking for experience in Technician work as well as someone who is trained in receptionist as well. Here at The Cat Doctor, in addition to practicing excellent medicine, we promote fantastic work-life balance with four-day workweeks, no nights, no on-call shifts, no holiday shifts, and awesome benefits. Veterinary technicians are under the direct guidance and supervision of the Hospital Manager and Chief of Staff.

Requirements

Experienced veterinary technician
Experience in Technician work
Trained in receptionist duties
Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

Nice To Haves

Love cats

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
Gather detailed histories for each patient.
Perform physical assessments and record your observations.
Safe and effective feline-friendly handling and restraint
Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
Attentive monitoring of surgical patients
Perform dental prophy and obtain dental radiographs
Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions