What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Rarebreed Veterinary Partners?
Up to $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Technicians
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital | Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative, four-doctor small animal practice.
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be trusted to use your skills, supported by experienced teammates, and encouraged to continue growing in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and patient care, we'd love to meet you.
For more than 30 years, we've built lasting relationships with pets and the families who love them. Many of our clients have trusted us with generations of pets, allowing us to practice thoughtful, relationship-centered medicine while providing exceptional patient care.
Why Join Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital?
We're proud of the team we've built and the environment we've created. Here, technicians are valued as an essential part of the medical team—not just support staff.
You'll Enjoy
Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:
We're committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally.
We Offer
Located on the beautiful Southern Maine coast, Kennebunk offers the charm of a close-knit community with easy access to beaches, hiking, Portland, and Boston. It's an ideal place to enjoy a high quality of life while practicing excellent medicine with a supportive team.
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be respected, encouraged to grow, and able to make a meaningful difference for both patients and clients every day, we'd love to talk with you.
Learn more about us: https://kbunkvet.com/
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. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
Where uncommon support partners with joy.
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital | Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative, four-doctor small animal practice.
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be trusted to use your skills, supported by experienced teammates, and encouraged to continue growing in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and patient care, we'd love to meet you.
For more than 30 years, we've built lasting relationships with pets and the families who love them. Many of our clients have trusted us with generations of pets, allowing us to practice thoughtful, relationship-centered medicine while providing exceptional patient care.
Why Join Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital?
We're proud of the team we've built and the environment we've created. Here, technicians are valued as an essential part of the medical team—not just support staff.
You'll Enjoy
- A collaborative team of four veterinarians who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and discussing cases
- A positive, respectful culture where technician input is encouraged and appreciated
- The opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills throughout the hospital
- Exposure to surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, nursing care, diagnostics, and client education
- Long-term relationships with clients who value preventative medicine and trust our recommendations
- A supportive environment where experienced technicians can continue to expand their knowledge and skills
Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:
- Assist veterinarians during medical, surgical, and dental procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia from induction through recovery
- Perform physical assessments and obtain accurate patient histories
- Place IV catheters, collect blood and laboratory samples, and administer treatments
- Perform venipuncture and process in-house and reference laboratory samples
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care
- Educate clients on medications, treatments, preventative care, and discharge instructions
- Prepare treatment plans and estimates while helping clients understand recommended care
- Maintain accurate medical records using AVImark
- Help maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, pharmacy, and surgical equipment
- Work closely with doctors and teammates to provide efficient, high-quality patient care
- Has previous hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital
- Is credentialed (CVT/LVT) or has equivalent veterinary technician experience
- Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
- Communicates confidently and compassionately with clients
- Takes initiative and enjoys staying busy
- Has experience with—or is excited to continue developing—skills in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and nursing care
- Appreciates thoughtful medicine and advocates for every patient
We're committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus for experienced technicians
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match after six months
- Generous paid time off
- Company-paid bonding leave
- Mental health resources
- Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Discounts on reference laboratory testing
- Discounts on Purina pet food
- Preferred pricing on pet insurance
Located on the beautiful Southern Maine coast, Kennebunk offers the charm of a close-knit community with easy access to beaches, hiking, Portland, and Boston. It's an ideal place to enjoy a high quality of life while practicing excellent medicine with a supportive team.
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be respected, encouraged to grow, and able to make a meaningful difference for both patients and clients every day, we'd love to talk with you.
Learn more about us: https://kbunkvet.com/
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. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
Where uncommon support partners with joy.