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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Lewiston, ME at Lisbon Road Animal Hospital
Overview:
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 – $20
Desired Skills –
Appointment Scheduling: Basic knowledge of scheduling appointments in a veterinary practice, ensuring an organized and efficient workflow.
Phone Call Documentation & SOAP Entries: Understands the importance of documenting phone calls accurately and entering SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes in patient records.
Canine & Feline Vaccines: Familiar with common canine and feline vaccines and can effectively explain them to clients, including the importance and schedule.
Puppy/Kitten Booster Protocols: Knowledgeable about puppy and kitten vaccination booster protocols and can provide clear guidance to pet owners.
Heartworm 4DX Test & Tick-Borne Diseases: Understands what a heartworm 4DX test is, including its relevance in diagnosing heartworm and tick-borne diseases.
Preventative Care Explanation: Able to clearly explain and recommend preventive medications for flea, tick, and heartworm protection, helping clients make informed decisions for their pets.
Restraint & Muzzling: Capable of safely restraining animals and applying muzzles when necessary to ensure the safety of both staff and patients.
Blood Draws: Experienced in performing blood draws for heartworm tests, routine bloodwork, and other lab tests, ensuring accurate sample collection.
In-House Lab Equipment: Comfortable operating in-house lab equipment, performing tests, and ensuring results are processed correctly.
Medication Handling: Experience assisting the veterinarian with medication preparation and administration, familiar with commonly used veterinary medications.
X-ray Machine Operation: Basic knowledge of using an x-ray machine and proper patient positioning to capture clear diagnostic images.
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.
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
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
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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:
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.
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 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.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Lisbon Road Animal Hospital
Location: Lewiston, ME
