PenBay Veterinary Associates is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Technician or Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Four days a week
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! PenBay Veterinary Associates is looking for a full-time licensed technician or experienced assistant to add to our team of compassionate professionals who aim to provide high-quality veterinary care. We love what we do and strive to have fun doing it, while keeping in mind that maintaining a work/life balance is as important as caring for our patients.
We are a well-established, growing two-doctor practice that enjoys the different personalities and unique skills that new staff can bring to a workplace. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the stress of the ever-changing world, including:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Duties include:
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia monitoring
- Safely restrain patients and provide compassionate, high-quality care
- Perform diagnostic testing, including lab work and radiographs
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Maintain accurate medical records and support client education
Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients and staff safe and happy.
- Ask for help and offer help to others.
- Be empathetic to clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
- Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they’re important!
What else is in it for you:
- No nights, weekends or holidays
- 4-day work week
- Occasional meals and treats on us
- Enjoying life in beautiful midcoast Maine
Think you’re just the person we’ve been looking for? Apply today so we can get to know you.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at PenBay Veterinary Associates and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
