emergency veterinary technician - Brewer, ME , USA, United States - Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic

Description

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Brewer, ME is looking to add a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to their fast-paced team This role can be part-time or full-time.

Evening, weekend and holiday availability required, multiple schedules available.

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic is an emergency clinic originally formed by local veterinarians in hopes of delivering prompt and conscientious emergency care for patients after hours, on weekends and during holidays.

We are fully equipped and provide state of the art care. All of our doctors and technicians have training and experience in emergency care.

Our hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday 5:30pm - 8am and Saturday & Sunday 8am - 8am (Open 24 hours from Friday 8am - Monday 8am).

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic is in Brewer, Maine, a city of approximately 10,000 people, which sits just outside of the larger city of Bangor: population 150,000.

Brewer is located on the tidal Penobscot River, with 10 nearby lakes and countless streams.

There is plenty to do in Brewer such as hiking, kayaking, touring the local breweries, strolling on the scenic Brewer Riverwalk, and enjoying the active music/arts community.

The city of Bangor and the International Airport are just minutes away. Bangor's historic downtown is full of new shops, boutiques, and award-winning restaurants. The Bangor Waterfront is now a major regional event center with premier concerts and events. And, Bar Harbor, Maine, home of the world-renowned Acadia National Park, is about an hour's drive away

Veterinary Technician

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic - Brewer, Maine
Hourly pay rate for licensed technicians ranges from $26-30/hour depending on experience and schedule availability.

Plus, licensed or certified technicians get up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus, which has the same zing as a hundred pounds of fresh cat nip.

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


BENEFITS
We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential - both at work and at home.

As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world's longest belly rub and ear massage combined:

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
Employee Ruff-erral Program
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
Accident and critical illness insurance
Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

Plus, special benefits to utilize 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


REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Maine (or eligible for transfer) required for this role
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners.

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams.

We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most:
caring for our animal companions.

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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