Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Newport, ME

23h

About The Position

Moosehead Trail Veterinary Hospital is hiring an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician for a full-time role in rural Central Maine. The position offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience and licensure. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with occasional Thursdays; nights and weekends are not required. The technician will assist veterinarians with surgery and procedures, provide high-quality nursing care, help keep surgical patients safe and comfortable, and educate clients. The role is part of a close-knit, collaborative team that values compassionate patient care, flexibility, professional growth, and work-life balance. A Maine Licensed Veterinary Technician credential is preferred; candidates who are not licensed must have at least four years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.

Requirements

Surgical experience in a veterinary setting.
If not licensed, at least four years of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
A compassionate, patient-first approach to nursing care.
Clear, friendly communication with clients and coworkers.
A team-player attitude and desire to continue learning.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in the state of Maine.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during surgery and help keep surgical patients safe and comfortable.
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
Support veterinarians during exams and procedures.
Educate clients and build lasting connections with the families served.
Contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and licensure, with compensation that reflects skill set and future performance.
401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Tuition support program.
Referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
529 Savings Plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members, for full-time employees.
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to state paid-family-leave provisions.
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
Pet discounts on services and products and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Continuing education allowance.
Uniform allowance.
Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.