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Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$40,518 / year median in Maine

+26% projected growth

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Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant Wanted - Three Days a Week, Zero Weekends, Maximum Impact Are you ready to find a team you'll actually like working with and a schedule that lets you have a life outside the clinic? Down Maine Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our independent, privately-owned practice for approximately 24 hours per week. If you're craving meaningful work without the burnout of full-time hours, keep reading. Why This Role Is Different We're fast-paced—but not frantic. We're serious about medicine—but we laugh a lot. We believe in using your skills fully—not parking you in one task all day.
This is a chance to:
  • Work closely with doctors who value collaboration
  • Practice quality medicine in a supportive environment
  • Be trusted with responsibility
  • Go home at the end of the day with energy left for your real life And yes — no weekends and no on-call shifts. Ever. Who We're Looking For
  • Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant (credentialed preferred, but strong experience counts)
  • Someone who takes pride in doing things well
  • A team player who enjoys both animals and people
  • A self-starter who wants to grow, not coast We believe in helping our team expand their knowledge and confidence. If you're the type who likes to learn, improve, and be part of something solid, you'll fit right in. The Schedule
  • While our ideal need is approximately 24 hours per week, but we are willing to consider a full time role in the future for the right candidate!
  • Consistent, predictable hours
  • Flexible and supportive culture We genuinely like what we do here.
We like helping animals, we like our coworkers and we value work/life harmony. If that sounds like your vibe, we might be your people!