Veterinary Assistant bei Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates
Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates · Brunswick, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Brunswick
Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates
📍 Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates | Brunswick, Maine
💵 Compensation: $17–$20/hour
🕒 Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x8-hour shifts (Mon–Fri only)
🌐 bathbrunswickvet.com
Join our progressive, AAHA-accredited, 6-doctor practice in beautiful Brunswick, Maine! We care for dogs, cats, exotics, and the occasional wildlife patient — and we’re proud to foster a supportive, team-oriented culture.
🔎 What We’re Looking For:
Experience with animal restraint and medical terminology
Understanding of vaccination protocols (dogs & cats)
Strong client communication skills
Venipuncture experience preferred
🩺 What We Offer:
No weekends!
A collaborative and inclusive team
Cornerstone software & modern diagnostics
In-house lab featuring Zoetis equipment
Opportunities for autonomy and career growth
📨 Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career — we’d love to meet you!
Benefits: We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time team member:
Paid Time Off & Holidays
PTO increases with years of service
48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
Annual performance review with wage evaluation
Bonuses & Retirement
Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA & HSA options
Maternity leave
Health Advocate – Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
24/7 access to experts
Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more
Optional Insurances
Life & AD&D
Short & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Professional Perks
Uniform allowance
CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
$500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
Access to RACE-approved CE platform
Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
Pet care discounts
Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
How you'll make an impact:
- Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
- Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
- Participate in any special cleaning duties.
- Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. - Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
- Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
environment. - Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
proficiently. - The employee must also be confident around pets.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.