Description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Technician Assistant to our Ophthalmology team. The Ophthalmology Technician Assistant is a key member of a small, collaborative one-doctor specialty team focused on delivering exceptional ophthalmic care to patients. This role supports the service through skilled patient restraint, sterile instrument processing, and assisting with the day-to-day flow of appointments and procedures.

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 one certified Rarebreed practice that has full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a helical 16-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. https://mvmc.vet/

Ophthalmology Technician Assistant

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME

$18-$22 per hour

Eligible for quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed's profit-sharing program

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely restrain patients during ophthalmic examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Weigh patients and assist with basic patient intake procedures.
• Support the technician team with diagnostic testing and patient preparation as needed.
• Assist with maintaining patient comfort and safety during appointments and procedures.
• Escort clients and patients to and from exam rooms as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and rescheduling appointments.
• Request and organize medical records from referring veterinarians.
• Call clients to confirm upcoming appointments.
• Assist with basic client callbacks under the guidance of the doctor or supervisor.
• Scan and organize paper medical records into the patient's electronic file.
• Sterilize, pack, and maintain surgical instruments in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Assist with preparing the operating room prior to surgical procedures.
• Clean and reset the operating room following surgery.
• Assist the supervisor with administrative tasks throughout the day and week as needed.
• Restock exam rooms and treatment areas to ensure adequate supplies.
• Clean and maintain exam rooms and treatment spaces to uphold hospital cleanliness standards.
• Support overall service workflow to ensure smooth daily operations within the ophthalmology team.

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential- both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding :

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• Detail oriented and well organized
• 1-2 years experience in a veterinary setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Friendly
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills

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: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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