Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency - Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care : Job Details

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

AtPortland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we're building a unique and dynamic workplace where our team membersthrive,grow, andcontinuously learnwhile delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. If you're looking to be part of a place that encouragesgrowth,collaboration, and asense of purpose, we want you to join our team and help us continue to create this special environment.

About PVESC

We are a growingmulti-specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practicelocated in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our services includeEmergency&Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, and more. Withendless opportunities for professional development, PVESC is the ideal place to grow your veterinary career.

We are honored to be recognized as theBest Veterinary Hospital in Maine, receivingGold in the Portland Radio Group's Best of the 207 Awardsfor three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.

We value our team members and are committed to providing asupportive and rewarding workplace. In addition tocompetitive compensationbased 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, andholiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowanceandpersonal pet discount
• Paid continuing educationandprofessional development opportunities

At PVESC, we foster ateam-driven culturewhere every voice matters. We encourage all team members to contribute their thoughts, ideas, and energy to help us achieve collective success. We work collaboratively to make sure every member has the opportunity to shape their work life and grow professionally.

• Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday:2:00 PM - 12:30 AM
• Someholidays are required

Compensation

• Starting at $22-28/hr,commensurate with experience

What You'll Do

As anEmergency Veterinary Technician Assistant, you'll support our veterinarians and licensed technicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures while maintaining a calm and compassionate presence for pets and their families.In this role, you will:

• Safely handle and restrain patients, including those in respiratory distress or trauma
• Assist withradiographs, lab sample collection, and basic lab work (PCV/TP, smears, urinalysis)
• Monitor and record patientvitals, alerting the medical team to any abnormalities
• Support patientmonitoring, anesthetic induction and recovery
• Assist with critical emergencies such asGDV, seizures, or hit-by-car patients
• Keep treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment clean and organized
• Provide excellent communication with clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Work with veterinary software includingEzyVetandSmartFlow

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience in veterinary medicine preferred (Assistant I or II level)
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Confidence in patient handling and a calm demeanor under pressure
• Familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostics, and general safety practices
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to grow within a high-performance team

If you're 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 specialty care at PVESC.

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