Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our innovative environment means you\'ll get to work with specialists of all stripes and practice cutting edge care! As part of our team, 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. Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level two certified Rarebreed practice that has full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a helical 64-slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in-house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC has well-staffed departments in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Radiology, Rehab and Acupuncture and great team of emergency clinicians and criticalists to offer advanced services to a well-educated client base. Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME $26.00-38.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience and licensure) Eligible for quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed\'s profit-sharing program

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

Perform comprehensive ophthalmic screening assessments for veterinary review, including intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry), pupil evaluation, ocular motility, and other diagnostic tests as appropriate. Assist in evaluating and documenting patient history and clinical findings to support case management and treatment planning. Monitor patients under general anesthesia during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to anesthetic protocols. Educate clients on common ophthalmic conditions, disease processes, and basic ocular anatomy and function. Provide clear post-exam and post-procedure instructions under the direction of the veterinarian to support continuity of care at home.

BENEFITS

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital Excellent communication skills Strong Clinical skills, including excellent phlebotomy experience Detail-oriented and well organized Ability to lift 50 pounds Self-motivated Team-oriented Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, RVT) are strongly desired for this role 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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: Where uncommon support partners with joy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation