Veterinary Technician

  • Full-Time
  • Oakland, ME
  • Kennebec Veterinary Services, Inc.
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

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

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