Veterinary Assistant

$20–$25/hour | Up to 36 hours/week | Monday–Friday

Are you an experienced veterinary assistant looking for a schedule that gives you room to breathe while still keeping you engaged in patient care?

Cape Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant  to join our team in South Portland. We are an AAHA-accredited, full-service small-animal hospital with a strong neighborhood feel and a wide range of medicine for dogs and cats.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Monday–Friday schedule with a full weekday off

• Most weekends off

• Opportunity to work an occasional Saturday or Sunday 8 AM–12 PM shift in exchange for an 8 AM–12 PM weekday shift

• No more than 36 hours per week (work/life balance - CHECK!)

• Weekend 8 AM–8 PM urgent care is supported by a dedicated weekend team

• Opportunity to expand your skills in a well-established, collaborative practice

• Cross-training in client service/CSR responsibilities to help support the hospital

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with at least 2 years of veterinary hospital experience who:

• Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a team

• Is eager to learn, grow, and continue developing veterinary skills

• Is comfortable handling and restraining dogs and cats

• Has experience giving injections

• Proficient with venipuncture

• Understands veterinary terminology and hospital workflow

• Can confidently work with both patients and clients

• Is willing to cross-train as a CSR when needed

• Cornerstone software experience is a plus

 Surgical experience is preferred but not required — we're more interested in your veterinary knowledge, attitude, and willingness to learn.

You'll have opportunities to grow your skills in:

• Anesthesia and surgical monitoring

• Dentistry

• In-house diagnostics and bloodwork

• Digital radiology

• Hospitalized and urgent-care patients

• Emergency stabilization

• Advanced medical cases

• Medical case management

• Routine and advanced surgery

• Referral coordination with specialty and emergency hospitals

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where you can use the skills you already have while continuing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Cape Veterinary Clinic
📍 51 Ocean Street, South Portland, ME 04106
💰 $20–$25/hour

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.