Stoneledge Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our team-oriented environment means you’ll be in the hands of a collaborative team that recognizes working together is the best way to provide the best medicine and care possible for our patients.

As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. Stoneledge Animal Hospital is a well-established hospital that is fast paced, growing and an exciting place to work. We are in Westbrook Me, only about 5 miles north of downtown Portland Maine.

The greater Portland area is well known for its beautiful ocean views, beaches, rocky coastal areas, easy access to mountain skiing and hiking, world-renowned cuisine, and plenty of nature to explore. It is important to us that our Stoneledge family has a great work/life balance so they can enjoy all that the southern Maine area has to offer. Doctors work 4 days a week, work one late night until 7 pm and no weekends.

Most of our patients are dogs and cats, but we also care for a variety of pocket pets, rabbits, and reptiles. If you have a special interest in exotics, avian patients, or rehab we have a place for you in at Stoneledge and we would love to be able to expand our services to our clients. We take a team-oriented approach to providing top-notch care for our patients and your voice and input is always welcome and respected.

We recognize that working together is the best way to provide the best medicine and care possible for our patients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Perform physical assessments and record your observations Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered Anesthesia experience preferred Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks

for Your Pets Too!

Benefits

designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people Ability to multi-task Ability to lift 50 pounds High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred but not required Rarebreed 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.