Veterinary Assistant

Casco Bay 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 comfortable environment means you’ll experience a stress-free facility designed to meet the needs of each of our clients.  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.     Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital is conveniently located on Brighton Ave in beautiful Portland, Maine! We have an amazing team; from the warm and knowledgeable support staff to the combined 70+ years of experience from our veterinarians, we strive to make each visit as easy and comfortable as possible for our pet patients and their human families.  We’ve recently expanded our clinic to include a state-of-the-art dental suite, an additional secluded treatment area, specific quiet room for sensitive appointments, brand new staff break area, and more! http://www.cascobayvet.com/   Veterinary Assistant   Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital in Portland, ME  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 discusses 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    Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance  401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment  Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling  Continuing education allowance and professional development support  Mental Health Resources  Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave  Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products  Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing  Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods  Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner  REQUIREMENTS     High school diploma or equivalent   Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people   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/    Where uncommon support partners with joy.