Description

This position is eligible for our quarterly profit-sharing bonuses!

Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is looking to add a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant to their team in Warren, Maine. Available shifts will vary, but availability for evening, weekend and holiday shifts is required!

Key responsibilities: 

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Performs physical assessments and records observations
• Restrains pets
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explains needed follow up and home care instructions
• Stocks clinic treatment area and exams rooms
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
• Cares for all surgical materials; keeping the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

About us:

Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is an exemplary Rarebreed practice located in Warren, Maine. They are a community founded after-hours emergency clinic that provides coverage for the surrounding area on nights, weekends and holidays. Their state-of-the-art hospital offers emergency and urgent care to small animals, as well as overnight care for member veterinary hospitals. They are equipped to provide the highest standard of medical care, including comprehensive in-house blood chemistry, complete blood count testing, as well as digital x-ray, ultrasound, a surgical suite and pharmacy.

Warren, Maine is a scenic town situated on both sides of the St. Georges River in southern Maine. The town is a peaceful getaway with beautiful coastal access, recreation and one of the lowest tax rates in the region! Easily accessible from nearby Rockland, and under two hours away from Portland, this is a growing community with Northeast charm.

A common purpose with an uncommon passion—this is Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. We are a purpose-driven team placing 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 all our employees.  Afterall, work should be your happy place! We focus on providing the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animals.

What else do we have to offer?

• At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession with the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:
• Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4^th and 5^th%
• Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance available
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• IDEXX diagnostic fees for personal pets covered
• Personal pet care discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Continuing education time off and reimbursement
• Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness
• Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

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.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/ 

Requirements

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Maine (or eligible for transfer) a bonus for this role, but experienced unlicensed technicians or assistants will be considered
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player