Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care Day-Shift
About The Position
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is hiring an Emergency and Critical Care Technician for its team in Portland, Maine. The role supports emergency and specialty veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting, working alongside Criticalists, ER doctors, and the nursing team. PVESC is a growing multi-specialty and emergency practice and is expanding with a new 42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine. The organization emphasizes employee well-being, teamwork, and opportunities to learn and grow. This is a full-time role with several day-shift schedule options. The listed schedules run 7:30 AM–8:00 PM: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday; Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday; or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Schedules offered may change depending on hiring needs. Some holidays are required. Compensation is $25–$38 per hour based on experience and licensure, with potential sign-on bonus and shift differentials for mid, overnight, and weekend shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid continuing education and professional development, PTO, holiday pay, paid volunteer hours, a uniform allowance, and a personal pet discount. PVESC is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- LVT, CVT, or RVT credentials, or strong Veterinary Assistant experience.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring.
- A passion for emergency and specialty medicine.
- A commitment to learning and growing.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
- Administer medications and manage fluid therapy.
- Perform and assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs.
- Monitor anesthesia and support emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans.
- Communicate with clients, doctors, and teammates.
- Advocate for patients through critical moments.
Benefits
- Potential sign-on bonus.
- Shift differentials for mid, overnight, and weekend shifts.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid continuing education and professional development.
- PTO.
- Holiday pay.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Uniform allowance.
- Personal pet discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
