Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our daytime weekend team. We are an after-hours small animal emergency hospital that provides critical veterinary care 365 days a year when regular practices are closed. Our five veterinarians rotate shifts throughout the week and weekend, with each emergency shift typically supported by two to three veterinarians and seven to ten technicians. You’ll work alongside an experienced, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and every team member plays an essential role. Emergency clinics are limited throughout Maine, making this a unique opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician who is ready to expand their skills and begin—or continue—a career in emergency medicine.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician status (CVT, LVT, or RVT) or significant hands-on Veterinary Technician experience
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital
- Interest in learning and practicing emergency medicine
- Confidence with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging
- Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Experience assisting with surgery and providing attentive patient nursing care
- Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration
- Safe, compassionate, and effective patient-handling skills
- Clear and empathetic communication with clients and coworkers
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
- Ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency patients and obtain thorough medical histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and emergency interventions
- Provide compassionate nursing care from patient intake through discharge
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments as directed
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing
- Prepare patients and equipment for emergency surgical procedures
- Assist with surgical preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs while maintaining complete and accurate records
- Provide ongoing patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient care, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Keep treatment and exam areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for emergency cases
- Follow hospital infection-control and safety protocols
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient hospital workflow
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options for eligible full-time employees
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Two-day part-time or three-day full-time schedules
- Six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and snacks available
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
