2 Veterinary Services jobs

    Scarborough Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is a full-time position with a four- or five-day workweek which may include occasional Saturdays. The ideal candidate will be seeking full-time hours, however, qualified candidates seeking part-time hours will also be considered.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                We are a four-doctor AAHA-accredited hospital with 14 employees. In addition to seeing many cats and dogs, we have a strong interest in exotic animal health and are actively growing our small mammal business. Most of the exotics we see are rabbits and guinea pigs, but we also see rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, chinchillas and sugar gliders. We have a well-appointed in-house lab with IDEXX equipment including Catalyst, ProCyte and Sedivue, as well as an IDEXX digital radiography system. Our assistants have a rotating schedule, so they rotate between working in reception, working in lab and pharmacy, and working in surgery. This provides great cross-training opportunities. More information about us can be found on our website, www.scarboroughanimalhospital.com . The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of two years of experience in a hands-on role at a veterinary hospital and would be proficient in technical skills including restraint, venipuncture, laboratory testing, radiographic positioning, surgical intubation and monitoring. A commitment to outstanding customer service is equally important. Benefits for full-time employees include employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday time, deeply discounted veterinary care for personal pets, and an employer-matched IRA plan. For more information, or to submit your resume for consideration, please email us at scarboroughani@gmail.com . We look forward to hearing from you!

The University of Maine Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Licensed Veterinary Technician in the Veterinary Technology program at UMA Bangor .  The work year for this 10-month position is September through May with one month during the summer.   The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: modeling collaborative professional relationships between Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians; providing efficient operations of the laboratories, both required and optional; assisting with the laboratory portion of the Veterinary Technology program; and assisting the Program Coordinator in providing a quality educational experience for students.  Salary: C ommensurate with qualifications & experience. The University offers an excellent fringe-benefits package.                                                                                             Qualifications:   Required: An Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology obtained from an AVMA accredited school and eligibility for licensure in Maine as a Veterinary Technologist; demonstrated expertise in Clinical Veterinary skills, laboratory equipment, and supply maintenance.  Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively is a must.  Preferred: A Bachelor's degree; practice management experience; a current Maine Veterinary Technician license.   An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background   screening .   Review of applications begins May 30.  Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://maine.hiretouch.com . Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." For additional information about UMA, please visit our web site at www.uma.edu .   University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  UMA is a member of the University of Maine System.     17-042C; May 9, 2017