Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician Website: https://www.bathbrunswickvet.com/ Location: 257 Bath Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Compensation: $25–$28/hour Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Are you passionate about veterinary anesthesia and surgery? Bath Brunswick Veterinary Associates (BBVA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team as Lead Surgical LVT . This is a unique opportunity for a technician who thrives in the surgical suite and is ready to play a leadership role in our growing hospital. Why BBVA? We’re a progressive, AAHA-accredited, 6-doctor practice located in scenic Brunswick, Maine. Our clinic is open Monday through Friday, closed weekends , and we serve a variety of patients—dogs, cats, exotics, and occasionally even some poultry! We’re under new leadership and actively investing in staff development, technician utilization, and expanded services—including advanced dentistry, behavioral medicine, internal medicine, oncology , and more. What You’ll Do: As our Lead Surgical LVT, you’ll take ownership of our surgical and anesthesia workflows by: Calculating and administering anesthesia (including CRIs) Placing IV catheters, intubating patients, and managing full anesthetic monitoring and recovery Managing surgical inventory, drug logs, and discharge instructions Collaborating with doctors on pain and anesthesia protocols Researching and recommending new products and procedures Using tools like laser therapy and in-house lab equipment (Zoetis) Leading technician education and protocol development What We Offer: A supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are truly valued Continuing education and career development opportunities, including: Leadership training Medical advisory group participation Mentorship roles for driven technicians Use of Cornerstone software and modern diagnostics A chance to grow in a practice that encourages innovation and autonomy If you\’re a credentialed technician with a strong interest in surgery, anesthesia, and team leadership, we want to meet you. Join us in redefining technician roles and raising the bar for patient care. Apply today! Let\’s take your career to the next level—together. Benefits: PTO – 80 hours, with additional PTO based on years of service for full-time team members Holiday Pay – 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year\’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Annual review with wage evaluation and potential raises Dream Fund – Potential annual bonus Medical, Vision, and Dental plans FSA and HSA options Maternity Leave 401K starting on day 1 with up to a 4% match Health Advocate – Employee Assistance Program, offering free counseling, legal, financial, and well-being resources Optional Insurances: Life Insurance AD&D Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accidental Insurance Pet Benefits, Uniform Allowance, and CE Benefits including a $500 stipend and 24 paid CE hours annually. We also offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students. Responsibilities Major Duties: Providing in-patient medical care: administering medications, treatments, diagnostics, monitoring, and patient management Handling anesthesia and surgery: prepping, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery, and sterilization of equipment Performing dental care: ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, assisting with dental surgeries Radiology: positioning patients and assisting with radiographs Laboratory duties: sample collection, preparation, testing, and result recording Client communication: updates, discharge instructions, and education Technician appointments: blood draws, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals Clinic support: assisting with outpatient procedures, room prep, patient check-in/out, and data entry Reception duties: answering phones, booking appointments, admitting/discharging patients Training and mentoring new team members Inventory control: restocking and notifying low stock Preparing prescriptions and medication refills Qualifications Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds Endurance to sit, stand, and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods Sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties in a hospital environment Ability to work in noisy conditions with animals and equipment Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity for operating equipment and computers Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr