Veterinary Care Specialist

About Kindred Spirits Veterinary

We're 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.

Our goal is to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams, focusing on providing the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

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.

Job Summary

We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in Orrington, ME.

As a Veterinary Assistant, 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.

Responsibilities

• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Stocks pharmacy and working with controlled substances as needed
• Stocks clinic treatment area and exams rooms and informs inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; Cares for all surgical materials; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

What We Offer

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential - both at work and at home.

Our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world's longest belly rub and ear massage combined:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Certification and license fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

Pet Care

Discounts on veterinary services and products

Pet Food

Discounts on Purina pet foods

Requirements

Veterinary Technician License (LVT) or Certification (CVT) is preferred but not required

Be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals