Veterinary Assistant

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our collaborative environment means you'll play an active part in proactive planning, for both the patients and the hospital. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is a five doctor, small animal practice located on the coast of Southern Maine. We've spent the last 30 years building a wonderful clientele who value our role in their families. It is not unusual for us to care for pets from multiple generations of a family. Most of our new clients come in as referrals, and we pride ourselves on our good reputation. You could be proud to work here.

https://kbunkvet.com/

Veterinary Assistant

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital in Kennebunk, ME $20.00-$25.00 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Benefits:

• We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:
• 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
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave
• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Previous experience in the veterinary industry is not required but strong preferred

About Rarebreed Veterinary Partners:

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 background check. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

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