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Experienced Emergency Veterinary AssistantMidcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Veterinary Technician or Advanced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team.This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a confident veterinary professional who can independently manage a fast-moving emergency caseload, recognize changes in patient condition, anticipate the needs of the medical team, and help guide less experienced assistants during busy shifts.The ideal candidate remains calm under pressure, communicates clearly with both clients and coworkers, and takes pride in delivering thorough, efficient, and compassionate patient care.Available shifts will vary, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic is a community-founded after-hours emergency hospital serving Warren, Maine, and the surrounding area. Our hospital provides emergency and urgent care on nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overnight care for patients from local veterinary practices.Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with comprehensive in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, a surgical suite, and an on-site pharmacy.What You'll DoRapidly assess incoming emergency patients, recognize changes in clinical status, and help prioritize care based on patient needsPerform thorough physical assessments and accurately document findings, treatments, medications, and patient updatesAnticipate the needs of veterinarians and prepare patients, equipment, medications, and treatment areas accordinglyProvide advanced nursing care to hospitalized, urgent, and emergent patientsAssist with emergency stabilization, diagnostic procedures, surgical preparation, and patient monitoringConfidently perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, sample collection, medication administration, and other advanced technical procedures within the scope of the roleSupport anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery while recognizing complications and responding appropriately under veterinary directionMaintain situational awareness during high-volume shifts and proactively address workflow or patient-care needsAssist in coordinating the veterinary assistant team by assigning responsibilities and helping ensure appropriate patient coverageCommunicate patient conditions, treatment plans, estimates, discharge instructions, and updates to pet owners with clarity, compassion, and professionalismRemain composed and exercise sound judgment during emotionally charged or high-pressure situationsServe as a clinical resource and mentor for less experienced team membersMaintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment, exam, and surgical areasSupport client service responsibilities in person, by phone, and through email as neededWhat We're Looking ForSignificant hands-on experience in veterinary emergency, urgent care, specialty, or high-volume clinical practiceStrong emergency triage and patient-assessment skillsConfidence working with critically ill, injured, or unstable patientsExperience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and recognition of anesthetic complicationsAdvanced veterinary nursing and technical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesStrong medical record documentation and attention to detailAbility to work independently with initiative, accountability, and good clinical judgmentAbility to quickly adapt to changing caseloads, patient priorities, and team needsDemonstrated leadership skills and the ability to coach or support less experienced team membersAbility to remain calm, organized, and compassionate in a fast-paced emergency environmentAvailability to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysA current Maine Veterinary Technician License or eligibility to obtain licensure is strongly preferred. Highly experienced, unlicensed veterinary technicians or advanced veterinary assistants will also be considered.BENEFITSGreat pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of serviceGenerous paid time offMental Health ResourcesCompany-paid bonding leavePlus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and productsPet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testingPet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foodsPet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendorREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalentVeterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) in the state of Maine (or eligible for transfer) a bonus for this role, but experienced unlicensed technicians or assistants will be consideredRarebreed 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 a 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.
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warren, ME, 04864, US
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