Veterinary Technician
Bucksport Veterinary Hospital
$24 - $26 / hour
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Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, typically scheduled as four 10-hour shifts. Consistent schedule with a set day off. No weekend hours!
Bucksport Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Bucksport Veterinary Hospital
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is preferred.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Bucksport Veterinary Hospital
Bucksport Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small-animal practice dedicated to keeping pets healthy and happy for life. We provide everything from routine wellness care and vaccinations to diagnostics, surgery, dental work, and emergency support, all in a modern, renovated facility. We believe in preventive care and offer customizable wellness plans that allow pet owners to spread the cost of care over monthly payments while getting access to discounted services and products. At Bucksport, we treat pets like family. Our compassionate and supportive team collaborates to deliver personalized, quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. If you join us, you’ll be part of a close-knit practice focused on integrity, teamwork, and a genuine love for animals.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Bucksport Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for a full-time position in their small-animal practice in Orland, Maine. You'll work Monday through Friday on a consistent four-day schedule (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM) with weekends off. The role pays $24–$26 per hour based on your experience and qualifications, and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount.
In this position, you'll support veterinarians across the full range of clinical work—patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery—while handling and restraining animals with care. Your technical responsibilities include lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and medication dispensing, along with maintaining accurate records and keeping treatment areas organized and stocked. You'll also communicate directly with clients about care instructions and patient updates, and must stay current with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols.
The ideal candidate holds LVT certification, has hands-on experience with animal handling, understands common disease states, and can alert veterinarians to changes in patient condition. Bucksport describes itself as a modern, full-service practice with a collaborative, compassionate team culture that emphasizes preventive care and personalized attention to both pets and their owners.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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