Veterinary Technician

Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth, Maine (VRCCE), an AAHA certified, small animal veterinary practice is seeking a full-time veterinary technician to work with our growing team.

VRCCE offers a patient and human friendly environment, flexible hours, and a generous holiday and vacation schedule. The successful candidate will be a detail-minded, team player who is ready to provide high quality client and patient service in a busy animal hospital.

A veterinary technology degree and significant experience is preferred, but a positive outlook, hardworking demeanor and dedication to the profession, colleagues and patients is most important.

VRCCE is perfectly located in the center of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, which is a vibrant coastal community, just 10 minutes from Portland and a short bike ride or walk from the ocean.

Apply with a resume, cover letter explaining your interest and three references.

Veterinary Technician Job Description :

Medical Support Responsibilities :

Assist Veterinarians in all areas of medical practice including, but not limited to :

• Effective, compassionate and fear-free patient restraint, treatment and follow up of dogs, cats and other species
• Obtain patient histories and prepare patients for veterinary exams by assessing stability
• Accurately collect specimens (blood, urine, feces, etc.), execute in house lab testing and process outside lab samples
• Perform intravenous catheterization, phlebotomy, intubation and properly administer injectable, oral and topical medications
• Accurately dispense medications and products as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Assist in humane euthanasia and respectful disposition of remains
• Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and assist in surgery
• Skillfully perform dental radiographs, prophylaxis and charting as dictated by vet, assist in oral surgery
• Produce diagnostic radiographs as requested
• Dress wounds and injuries

General Hospital and Client Support :

Actively participate in the effective and efficient running of a busy hospital environment by :

• Exhibiting strong customer service skills and demonstrating compassionate, professional, ethical, positive interactions with all clients in all situations
• Educating clients with sound, proven information using clear, understandable terminology
• Cleaning, preparing and maintaining the hospital, including all equipment and instruments
• Maintaining a professional demeanor including a neat, clean, uniformed appearance
• Assisting reception with inbound calls in a friendly and courteous manner to facilitate client needs
• Assessing, maintaining and ordering medical supplies and inventory
• As necessary, opening and closing the office including end of day activities, and securing controlled drugs and premises

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will :

• Be a licensed veterinary technician or have accumulated enough on the job experience to pass the veterinary technology licensing exam
• Must have experience with laboratory and clinical techniques, uses of veterinary drugs, instruments, anesthetic and surgical nursing and monitoring equipment
• Proficient with computers and veterinary software (Cornerstone preferred) to succeed in a paperless office environment
• Must be of good moral character, have an even disposition and be able to work professionally and effectively with people and pets in a range of situations, ranging from emergencies to wellness exams
• Be a good problem solver and display common sense and sound judgment when working without supervision and under emotional stress
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and performing all the applicable duties including moderately heavy work'

Work Remotely :

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours : 25 40 per week

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education :

Associate or equivalent

Experience :

Veterinary experience : 1 year preferred

Work Location : In person