Overnight Veterinary Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Emergency Veterinary Technician to our team. Looking for candidates with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays for this busy, 24 / 7 hospital. The target s chedule spreads are Sunday / Monday / Tuesday, Wednesday / Thursday / Saturday and Thursday / Friday / Saturday on the overnight shift. A 25% shift differential is available! Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level two certified Rarebreed practice that has full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a helical 16-slice CT (New CT on the way), MRI, respiratory ventilator, in-house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC has well-staffed departments in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Rehab and Acupuncture and great team of emergency clinicians and criticalists to offer advanced services to a well-educated client base. Veterinary Technician Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 per hour and is eligible for an incentive bonus of up to $5,000 based on experience, licensure, and availability. WHAT YOU’LL DO Assist veterinarians and other staff members in a variety of situations Delegate tasks in effective and efficient manners Assist in daily housekeeping and general hospital tasks that include cleaning cages and daily task lists to the acceptable hospital standards Provide discharge instructions and client education regarding services provided Provide compassionate and quality care to clients and patients Maintain positive working relationships with all hospital staff Prepare estimates for recommended services and comfortably discuss finances with clients in person or on the phone. Possess knowledge of veterinary medicine, terminology, and treatments Have attention to detail in verbal and written communications Follow all safety and handling protocols, and OSHA compliance standards Perform other duties and assignments as asked by the Supervisor Perform clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, conducting basic laboratory tests, administering medications, and aiding with medical procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Perform anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery. Be a team player mentality defined by trust, an appetite for learning, and a readiness to collaborate and consider everyone's perspective. Ability to stay focused in turbulent environments. Assist in emergency situations, such as controlling bleeding, administering medications or fluids, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Assist in the aftercare process in a respectful manner. BENEFITS We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – 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 to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance Employee Ruff-erral Program Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits Company-paid life and AD&D insurance Short-term and long-term disability Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance Mental Health Resources Company-paid bonding leave Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only) 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 Pet Insurance : Discounts available with our preferred vendor REQUIREMENTS 2 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital required Excellent communication skills Strong clinical skills Detail-oriented and well organized Ability to lift 50 pounds Self-motivated and team-oriented Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, or RVT) are strongly desired for this role, but not required 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. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. Employment will require the successful completion of references and a 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. Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : 1 - 3 years Salary : $30 - $38 Hourly Bonus / Commission : Yes