Veterinary Assistant - Lisbon Road Animal Hospital

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant 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

Compensation: $19 - $21 / hour

Skills Needed: We are seeking an induvidual that has veterinary hospital experience. We want someone that is able to navigate multi-tasking in a fast paced environment. We need someone with proficiency in venipuncture, the ability to safely restrain dogs and cats and assisting with client communication. There is an emphasis on customer service, and creating a positive customer/patient experience.

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 - 40

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.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
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We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

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.

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.