Veterinary SMR Technician - Rehabilitation

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care•Portland, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PVESC is hiring a full-time Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Technician for its new 42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine. The technician will work alongside a Board-Certified Veterinarian in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, supporting patients recovering from surgery and injury as well as canine athletes returning to peak performance. The hands-on role focuses on helping pets improve mobility, comfort, and function while collaborating with the hospital’s specialty teams. The position follows four 10-hour weekday shifts, typically Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Some schedule flexibility and holiday work are required. Pay is $25–$38+ per hour, based on experience and licensure, with a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on experience and credentials.

Requirements

Maine veterinary technician license in good standing or a transferable CVT/RVT credential.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Comfort working with patients of all sizes and mobility levels.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of LVT/CVT experience is preferred.
Rehabilitation training or certification is a plus, including CCRP, CCRT, CCAT, or VTS; it is not required.

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitation care for orthopedic, neurologic, and mobility patients.
Assist with lameness evaluations, diagnostics, imaging, sedation, and procedures.
Perform underwater treadmill therapy and other rehabilitation modalities.
Help patients with strength, conditioning, pain management, and functional recovery.
Fit and use mobility aids, including canine carts and Help ’Em Up harnesses.
Manage patient intake, discharge, and ongoing nursing care.
Collaborate with Surgery, Neurology, and other specialty teams.