Veterinary Technician Details

Veterinary Technician

Kennebec Veterinary Services, Inc. - Oakland, ME

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experienced Veterinary Technician wanted (prefer licensed, but practical experience considered). Candidate should have good technical skills, great communication skills with staff and clients, and a strong work ethic. Needs to be very reliable, without profuse absences. Should possess ability to work independently and multi-task well. We are looking for a friendly candidate who wants to work well with our team members, is mature, has a positive mentality, and is professional. We have a small team, many that have been with the practice for 42, 23, 16, and 12 years; we are like a family in some respects. The candidate wants to find a place to put down roots, have a career versus just a job, and desires a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and welcoming. Is this you?

Skills to include, but not limited to:

• Taking client histories and providing patient education
• Animal restraint and handling
• Care of hospitalized patients
• Venipuncture/IV catheter placement
• Assisting with surgical procedures: anesthesia administration/monitoring
• Running hospital equipment including blood machine, centrifuge, dental equipment, & patient monitors
• Pharmacology; laboratory procedures and diagnostics;
• Digital radiography
• Inventory management; cleaning/restocking, and other assigned duties.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Job Type:

Mondays to Fridays; Some evening shifts; No emergency duty; No weekend shifts.

Full-Time (40 hours/week) with full benefit package

Salary commensurate with experience

Job References required

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location