Veterinary Technician Position Available In York, Maine

Veterinary Technician Piscataqua Animal Hospital Kittery, ME 03904 Veterinary Technician – $1,000 sign on bonus available! Veterinary Technician wanted at Piscataqua Animal Hospital, located in Kittery, ME. Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. At Piscataqua Animal Hospital we’re more than just a team of veterinarians and staff members; we’re also a close-knit group of animal lovers and we’re passionate about what we do! We strive to provide exceptional customer service and patient care by working as a team; we work hard and we also have fun!

Pay rate:

$20-$28.00/hr based on experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits Advocate for patients, and educate clients Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

Experienced technician, Credentialed Veterinary Technician with active state license, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology program, preferred Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting Superior technical knowledge and skills Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.) Excellent communication skills with clients and team members Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks:

Complimentary Short Term Disability Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members United Healthcare Vision Insurance options Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee) Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max) Team Member Discounts for Pet Care Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation LGBTQIA+ support with

FOLX HEALTHCARE

(if UMR enrolled) Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled) Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand We strive to provide exceptional customer service and patient care by working as a team; we work hard and we also have fun! We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. United Veterinary Care 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. ind12