Advanced Veterinary Assistant

Lisbon Road Animal Hospital | Lewiston, Maine

Pay: $20–$23 per hour

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on patient care, practicing high-quality medicine, and continuing to grow your clinical skills? Lisbon Road Animal Hospital is looking for an Advanced Veterinary Assistants to join our team!

We’re a busy, technology-forward, AAHA-accredited general practice offering wellness care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, ultrasound, and exotic animal medicine. With five doctors and plans to grow our medical team, we’re looking for confident, motivated team members who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and want to make a difference for patients and their people.

• A diverse caseload: Work with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, snakes, pocket pets, and other exotic species.

• Hands-on patient care: Put your technical skills to work and play an active role in appointments, diagnostics, and treatment.

• A supportive learning environment: Continue developing your skills through dental labs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and education on new medications and medical advancements.

• Quality medicine matters: Join an AAHA-accredited team that values thoroughness, attention to detail, and high standards of care.

• Modern technology: Use Impromed practice management software and IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment, along with digital medical scribing, online appointment scheduling, and convenient client communication tools.

• Low-stress patient care: We prioritize safe handling and use appropriate pre-visit medications, Feliway for feline patients, and calming techniques to help reduce anxiety.

What We Offer

• Four-day workweek, approximately 38–40 hours per week

• Consistent scheduling with one weekday off

• One evening shift per week until 7:00 p.m.

• Opportunity for occasional Saturday urgent care coverage, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Urgent Care shifts have a pay differential)

• Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and technical abilities

• A collaborative team that values high-quality medicine and continued professional development

What We’re Looking For

• Previous veterinary hospital experience required; general practice experience strongly preferred

• Confidence with everyday technical skills and hands-on patient care

• Proficiency with IV catheter placement and venipuncture

• Ability to assist with routine general practice appointments and perform ear cytology

• Ability to work independently while maintaining high medical standards

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient and staff safety

• Surgical experience is a plus, but not required

• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a genuine interest in continued learning

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your professional development is encouraged, and you’ll be actively involved in patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Lisbon Road Animal Hospital and help us provide exceptional care to our community’s pets.

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.