Hotham's Veterinary Services is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our welcoming environment means you’ll be greeted by committed veterinarians to provide the best possible 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. 

Hotham Veterinary Services is currently a 4-doctor practice with 2 locations. Our first hospital in Presque Isle and a second location in Houlton, Maine. We have a fantastic support team at each site and well-equipped, well cared for hospitals that include ultrasound, full lab, and digital radiology. We provide and maintain a well-stocked ambulatory unit for large animal services. https://hothamvets.com/

Veterinary Assistant

Hotham Veterinary Services in Presque Isle, ME

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
Perform physical assessments and record your observations
Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures
Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
Assist the veterinary technicians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house
Assist in cleaning and maintaining facilities.
Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs
Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient’s needs
Operates practice management software (Cornerstone) and related software packages

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

High school diploma or equivalent

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.