Veterinary Technician
About The Position
PenBay Veterinary Associates is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Assistant. The company is a well-established, growing two-doctor practice that values outstanding patient care and exceptional client service. They strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow, while maintaining a work/life balance. They are committed to professional growth and a positive work environment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values, aiming to build an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment where employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered.
Requirements
- Licensed technician or experienced assistant
- Passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service
- Ready to practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients and staff safe and happy
- Ready to ask for help and offer help to others
- Ready to be empathetic to clients, coworkers, and yourself
- Ready to maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect
- Ready to anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia monitoring
- Safely restrain patients and provide compassionate, high-quality care
- Perform diagnostic testing, including lab work and radiographs
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Maintain accurate medical records and support client education
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients and staff safe and happy.
- Ask for help and offer help to others.
- Be empathetic to clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
- Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they’re important!
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- 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)
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Continuing education allowance
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Professional development opportunities
- No nights, weekends or holidays
- 4-day work week
- Occasional meals and treats on us
- Enjoying life in beautiful midcoast Maine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
