Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
$20 - $24 / hour
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Description
Broadway Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full time position. Four 10-hour shifts. The hospital is currently open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and one Saturday morning a month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Broadway Veterinary Clinic
Broadway Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Bangor, Maine area since the year 1980, when Dr. J.A. Benson acquired Elliot Animal Hospital and gave the facility a new name. In 2002, our modern facility was built in its current location, and designed to provide cutting-edge technology and maximum comfort to our clients. Today, we have four veterinarians and more than twenty staff members to carry on our legacy of excellent care.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Broadway Veterinary Clinic in Bangor is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support their team of four veterinarians and twenty staff members. You'll work four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday–Friday, plus one Saturday morning monthly) assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries; handling and restraining animals; preparing and sterilizing exam and surgical areas; collecting samples for basic lab work; administering medications under veterinary supervision; and maintaining medical records and clinic cleanliness. The role also includes direct communication with pet owners about care and follow-up.
This position requires at least one year of veterinary experience and practical knowledge of disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment. You'll need the physical capability to handle animals safely and compassionately. The clinic, established in 1980 and rebuilt in 2002, operates a modern facility equipped with current technology.
The salary ranges from $20 to $24 per hour based on your skills and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; an employee pet discount; and a $1,000 referral bonus for bringing new team members to any of their 180+ partner hospitals nationwide.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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