Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 1981 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240

Shift Details: Our practice is open Monday thru Friday, closed on the weekends.

Typical Shifts Are (but Not Limited To)

7:00 am - 5:00 pm or 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

On Tuesday's and Thursday's shifts are 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Only one late night per week.

We offer a 4 day work week schedule. Must be flexible with hours and willing to stay when needed.

Our Hospital Hours Are As Follows

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 7:30 am -5:30 pm Tuesday and Thursdays 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Saturdays and Sundays CLOSED

• Must be licensed in the state of Maine*
  
  

About Our Clinic

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor practice specializing in small animals and occasionally pocket pets. We boast a fully-equipped facility with digital x-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, underwater treadmill, and a comprehensive rehabilitation center staffed by certified professionals.Our assistants collaborate closely with our veterinarians to deliver superior medical care.

Our hospital is constantly advancing. Currently, we are on a journey to achieve AAHA accreditation, a rigorous 18-month process that only 18% of veterinary hospitals nationwide have accomplished, signifying a high level of medical excellence.

We've expanded our technology suite to include Scribe Note, an innovative artificial intelligence tool that records client conversations and converts them into veterinary medical records at the click of a button. This advancement significantly reduces charting time for our veterinary professionals, benefiting everyone involved.

As our doctors engage with clients, discussing their pets and providing verbal histories and examinations, Scribe Note efficiently captures essential details and generates highly accurate transcription notes. These notes can be fine-tuned and seamlessly integrated into the hospital's practice management system.

Expect cross-training opportunities within our hospital, promoting a sense of community, understanding, and staff versatility.

At Lisbon Road Animal Hospital, we treat our clients' pets as if they were our own, committed to providing cutting-edge care while fully comprehending the unique needs of each patient and owner. We are dedicated to maintaining open communication and fostering a warm, respectful relationship between our staff and clients.

Come join our team!

Benefits

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

• The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
  
  

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
  
  

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
  
  

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
  
  

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
  
  

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician 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 veterinary technician 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.