Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Portland, ME

9d•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

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

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
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
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
Professional development opportunities