Veterinary Treatment Room Attendant

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) has been serving Maine for over thirty years. At PVESC, we offer expert multi-specialty and emergency care services for our patients and peace of mind for our clients. We work in partnership with veterinary practices throughout New England to step in when more advanced care is needed.

At PVESC we believe in respect for the individual, the client, and the patient. We work together as a team and expect all members of that team to treat one another respectfully. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medical, surgical and critical care to our patients, and offer excellent service to our clients.

• Caring & Compassion
• Responsibility
• Integrated Care
• Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Respect
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Commitment

PVESC is committed to valuing you by providing a rewarding compensation package that includes fair base pay commensurate with your experience, and an extensive benefit plan.

401(k) Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, life and other insurances

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we’re committed to creating a workplace where people learn, grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We’re a growing multi-specialty and emergency practice in the beautiful Portland, Maine area, expanding soon with a new
42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine—where employee well-being is a top priority.

About the Role

Treatment Room Attendants support our Emergency team. Every role matters in emergency veterinary care. As a Treatment Room Attendant, you’ll be an important part of the team—helping keep patients comfortable, our hospital running smoothly, and our care team supported every step of the way.

• Walking and transporting patients throughout the hospital
• Cleaning kennels and maintaining a clean, safe facility
• Washing food dishes and litter boxes
• Stocking supplies and managing inventory
• Completing laundry and other essential hospital support tasks

We believe great patient care starts with a great team. We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off, volunteer hours, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development
• A collaborative, team-driven culture where every voice matters

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, 7:30am to 6:00pm or 11:30am to 10:00pm. May require a weekend day. Shift availability based on current hospital needs.
Holidays: Some holidays are required
Pay: $21-$24/hour, based on experience

What We’re Looking For

• Great communication and organizational skills and a willingness to learn
• Positive, team-focused attitude
• This is a hands-on role that’s ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous kennel or veterinary experience preferred

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and excited to play an important role behind the scenes of emergency veterinary care,
we’d love to hear from you. Join PVESC and become part of a team where you'll make a difference every day.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The collaboration on cases between doctors and technicians in this hospital drives us toward practicing our best medicine and is what I'm most proud of!

It is the PVESC clients and their pets that keep me excited to come to work every morning. I love working with and getting to know the dogs, cats, and people of Maine.