Veterinary Assistant jobs in Bangor, ME

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Practice Partners
  • Bangor, ME FULL_TIME

  • Seeking an independent, compassionate Vet Assistant to join our team!

    Why Broadway Veterinary Clinic in Bangor, ME?
    We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital has digital radiography, in-house labs, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound and gas sterilizer. We also over MMP surgery.
     
    Our team wants you to know...
    "The majority of us have been at BVC at least 5 years, so we are used to being a team. Without each other we could never make this work. We all are a key component. We really know how to come together inside and outside of work and it really shows. We are family."​
     
    Our Commitment to Diversity:
    We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
     
    Who are we looking for?
    Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill-set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients. We need someone with some experience, who is already comfortable handling animals. At least one year of previous experience is preferred.

    Schedule: M-F, the staff here usually work 4, 9.5 hour days. The day off each week may not be fixed. We may expand to Saturdays or evening hours, and we would need any candidates to be open to expanded hours.

    Salary: $16-20/hr depending on experience

     
    Responsibilities:
    • Assisting Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
    • Handling and restraining pets for exams and procedures.
    • Assist in the taking of x-rays
    • Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
    • Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
    • Responsible for cleaning/maintenance of hospital.
    • Care of hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
    • Fecal parasite sample collection and preparation
    • Preparation of a prescription drug, other than a controlled substance, for dispensing
    • Surgical assistance to a licensed veterinarian
    Benefits:
    We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
    • Competitive salary
    • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
    • Paid time off for full-time employees
    • 401(k) plan
    • Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
    • Guardian voluntary benefits

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Brewer Veterinary Clinic
  • Brewer, ME FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title: Veterinary AssistantCompany: Brewer Veterinary ClinicJob Description:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will...
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Veterinary Assistant
  • Kennebec Veterinary Services, Inc.
  • Oakland, ME FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for the right candidate to join our team and help our doctors and technicians provide excellent veterinary care! Candidate needs to be reliable, able to consistently work scheduled hour...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
  • Hometown Veterinary Care
  • Fairfield, ME FULL_TIME
  • Description Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Hometown Veterinary Care is looking to add a compassionate and skilled...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Veterinary Technician/Assistant
  • Acadia Veterinary Hospital
  • Bar Harbor, ME FULL_TIME
  • Acadia Veterinary Hospital, a well-established and high-quality general practice, seeks to add a Veterinary Technician to our friendly team. Our hospital boasts an enjoyable working environment with g...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Rockport, ME
  • PenBay Veterinary Associates
  • Rockport, ME FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Are you tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never seeing it for yourself? Need a fresh work environment? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their aut...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,975 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bangor, ME
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job D...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,972 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bangor, ME
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Ma...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - Manager, Clinic - $2,822 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bangor, ME
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Manager, Clinic for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job Des...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,422 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Bangor, ME
  • Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job Description &...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,122 per week
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  • Bangor, ME
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job Description & Requ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,972 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bangor, ME
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job Descripti...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,989 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bangor, ME
  • Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine....
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,382 per week
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  • Bangor, ME
  • Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Bangor, Maine

Bangor is located at 44°48′N 68°48′W / 44.8°N 68.8°W / 44.8; -68.8. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.59 square miles (89.59 km2), of which 34.26 square miles (88.73 km2) is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is water. A potential advantage that has always eluded exploitation is the city's location between the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the rest of Canada (as well as New York). As early as the 1870s, the city promoted a Halifax-to-New York railroad, via Bangor, as the quickest connection between North America and Europe (when combin...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
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Bangor, Maine area prices
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