Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • Portland, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cat Doctor is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our feline-focused team. Our technicians are valued members of the hospital and play a critical role in delivering exceptional care to Portland's cats while building strong relationships with their owners. We're looking for a Veterinary Technician with strong technical abilities and a willingness to assist with client service responsibilities when needed. At The Cat Doctor, we believe veterinary medicine should be rewarding both professionally and personally. That's why we offer four-day work weeks, no nights, no on-call shifts, no holiday shifts, and a supportive environment focused on teamwork, growth, and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience required
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of feline preventive care and vaccination protocols
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a positive attitude
• Passion for feline medicine and patient advocacy
• Ability to work collaboratively while supporting both medical and client service teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas
• Gather patient histories and perform physical assessments
• Practice safe and effective feline-friendly handling and restraint techniques
• Educate clients regarding preventive care, treatments, and follow-up instructions
• Monitor surgical and anesthetic patients
• Perform dental prophylaxis procedures and obtain dental radiographs
• Obtain diagnostics including radiographs, blood samples, laboratory samples, and in-house laboratory testing
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members
• Support daily hospital operations while providing exceptional patient care

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed