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Veterinary Technician

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, Warwick, RI, United States


Veterinary Technician
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team.

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our collaborative environment means you'll play an active part in proactive planning, for both the patients and the hospital.

As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is a five‑doctor small animal practice located on the coast of Southern Maine. We've spent the last 30 years building a wonderful clientele who value our role in their families. It is not unusual for us to care for pets from multiple generations of a family. Most of our new clients come in as referrals, and we pride ourselves on our good reputation. You could be proud to work here.

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital in Kennebunk, ME

This role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates!

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas

Perform physical assessments and record your observations

Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)

Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients

Explain necessary follow‑up and home care instructions

Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered

Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)

Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in‑house

Monitors vitals by hand and with equipment

Sample collection and processing for in‑house and reference labs

Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient's nee

Operates practice management software (AVImark) and related software packages

Benefits
We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home.

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401K with a company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service

Generous paid time off

Mental Health Resources

Company‑paid bonding leave

Special Benefits for Your Own Pet

Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products

Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing

Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required

Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipunture)

Placing IV Catheters

Administering treatments

Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing processes independently, accurately and reliably

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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