Animal Technician jobs in Portland, ME

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Technician
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a Veterinary Technician

    VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team full time. We have been serving the community for over 80 years and 30 yrs in our current location. We are centrally located, with a variety of amazing restaurants, and just a short drive to ocean beaches, numerous state parks, and hiking trails! .  Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!   

    Why join the VCA Lewiston team? 

    We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! 

    • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community 
    • Leadership opportunities 
    • Career development programs 
    • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities 
    • CE allowance 
    • Tuition support and sponsorships 
    • Vet Tech license reimbursement 
    • Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) 
    • Referral bonuses 
    • Competitive wage 
    • Medical, dental & vision insurance 
    • Generous petcare discounts 
    • Life, long and short term disability insurance 
    • Paid parental leave 
    • Paid vacation and sick time 
    • 401(k) 

    Why We Want You! 

    As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: 

    •  Physical examinations and patient assessment 
    • Anesthesia monitoring 
    • Surgical preparation and assisting 
    • Dentistry 
    • Radiology 
    • Laboratory work 
    • Venipuncture 
    • Catheter placement 
    • Pharmacy 
    • Patient recovery 
    • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals 

    The salary range for this position is $20 - $28 / hour
     

    Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 

    If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

    Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

    The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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Veterinary Technician - Auburn, ME
  • Taylor Brook Animal Hospital
  • Auburn, ME FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Taylor Brook Animal Hospital has an opening for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to our incredible team. Tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never s...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician Externship
  • Androscoggin Animal Hospital
  • Topsham, ME FULL_TIME
  • Description UVC Veterinary Technology Externship Are you a passionate veterinary technology student eager to gain hands-on clinical experience and pave the way to a successful career? Look no further!...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery
  • Animal Emergency Clinic
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) offers the highest quality veterinary referral and emergency medicine. We have two locations, both in Portland, Maine. Our specialties include ...
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Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician - Auburn, ME
  • Taylor Brook Animal Hospital
  • Auburn, ME FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Taylor Brook Animal Hospital has an opening for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to our incredible team. Tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never s...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician - Emergency
  • Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Animal Emergency clinic of Mid-Maine is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our high quality, multi-doctor, emergency hospital. We are dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedu...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Inside Sales Representative
  • Carlisle SynTec, Inc.
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Description Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM)has an exciting opportunity for aInside Sales Representativeto join...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgical/Trauma IMC Unit (R6)
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Part Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing Night Shift This is a bargaining unit position Job Posting Date: 9/11/2023 For a limit...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) " Float Pool
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Full Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Night Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuse...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) " Nephrology/Urology
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Part Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Night Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuse...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) " Neurosurgical/Trauma
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Full Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Day Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) " Medical Oncology
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Full Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Night Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuse...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Drupal Front End Developer
  • Portland Webworks
  • Portland, ME
  • Were seeking an experienced Drupal Front End Developer to join a very collaborative team implementing custom Drupal webs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supply Chain Associate/Warehouse Worker (1st Shift)
  • IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
  • Westbrook, ME
  • **Supply Chain Associate/Warehouse Worker (1st Shift)** Westbrook, ME Operations As a **Supply Chain Associate** in IDEX...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$39,006 to $45,113
Portland, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago