Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Time

Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC)

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is building a unique and dynamic workplace where our team members thrive
, grow
, and continuously learn while delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. If you are looking to be part of a place that encourages growth
, collaboration
, and a sense of purpose
, we want you to join our team and help us continue to create this special environment.

We are a growing multi-specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our services include Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology
, and more. With endless opportunities for professional development
, PVESC is the ideal place to grow your veterinary career.

We are honored to be recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine
, receiving Gold in the Portland Radio Group's Best of the 207 Awards for four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace
. In addition to competitive compensation based on experience, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and more
• Paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities

This is a full-time position
.

• Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shifts listed above are current opening(s) but these may change! We appreciate your flexibility.
• Some holidays are required.

• Starting at $28–36/hr, commensurate with experience and licensure

As an Emergency & Critical Care Technician
, you will work directly with our ER doctors and support team to deliver excellent patient care in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity setting. Your ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and act as a patient advocate is key to our mission.

• Provide triage and stabilize incoming patients
• Administer IV, IM, SQ, and PO medications
• Assist with diagnostics such as radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs
• Manage fluid therapy and anesthesia monitoring as needed
• Communicate effectively with doctors, teammates, and clients
• Maintain detailed medical records and treatment sheets
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and client education
• Assist in emergency procedures and critical care support

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or an experienced veterinary technician/assistant
• Strong organizational and client communication skills
• Comfortable with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring
• Tech‑savvy and able to learn veterinary software systems
• A collaborative, compassionate approach to specialty patient care
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment

If you are a veterinary technician ready to expand your skills and grow in a specialty practice we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of emergency and critical care at PVESC.