Description

Overview

Pine Point Animal Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Location:
Pine Point Animal Hospital
12 Pine Point Rd.
Scarborough, ME 04074

Join our growing team at Pine Point Animal Hospital, a well-established, 2-doctor practice that cares for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. We're seeking a passionate Veterinary Assistant who is looking to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment. Prior experience working in a veterinary hospital is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $22 - $26/hour, based on experience
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 80 hours of PTO annually
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Access to our online learning platform, mentorship, and peer coaching

Schedule:

• 4 x 10-hour shifts/week
• Rotating Saturdays (1 per month)
• Closed Sundays - no late nights!
• Clinic Hours:
  Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

About Us:
At Pine Point Animal Hospital, we're dedicated to practicing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. We provide advanced services including:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Phovia light therapy (a two-step LED and chromophore gel treatment that enhances healing and cell regeneration)
• In-house diagnostics (Zoetis lab equipment)
• Cornerstone software and ScribeNote, our AI-powered charting tool

We utilize our assistants to the fullest. You'll perform a wide range of duties, including:

• Assisting with appointments
• Safely restraining patients, performing nail trims, expressing anal glands, and administering SubQ injections
• Assisting with various procedures and therapies
• And more!

What We're Looking For:

• A positive, professional, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Ability to safely restrain patients, anal gland expressions, subQ injections
• Strong communication and client interaction skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-first culture

Why MVP & Pine Point Animal Hospital?
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is committed to creating a workplace where veterinary professionals feel valued, supported, and fulfilled. We believe that happy teams lead to better patient outcomes and client experiences. Here, you'll be empowered to learn, grow, and thrive in your veterinary career.

Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a hospital that supports and elevates its technicians, apply today! We can't wait 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

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is 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 Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

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 Veterinary Partners (MVP) 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.