Veterinary Technician - Helena - Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care

Description

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 PVESCWe 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.Why PVESC?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.
Anticipated Schedule
This is afull-time position
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday:7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, Friday, Saturday:7:30 AM -8:00 PM
Someholidays are required
Compensation
Startingat $25-34/hr, commensurate with experience and licensure

RequirementsWhat You'll Do:

As anEmergency & Critical Care Technician, you'll 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.


In this role, you will:
Provide triage and stabilize incoming patients
Administer IV, IM, SQ, and PO medications
Assist with diagnostics such asradiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs
Manage fluid therapy and anesthesia monitoring as needed
Communicate effectively with doctors, teammates, and clients
Maintain detailedmedical records and treatment sheets
Support patient admissions, discharges, and client education
Assist in emergency procedures and critical care support

Who We're Looking For:
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or anexperienced veterinary technician/assistant
Strong organizational andclient communication skills
Comfortable withadvanced diagnostics, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring
Tech-savvy and able to learnveterinary software systems
Acollaborative, compassionate approachto specialty patient care
Ability to work in afast-paced, team-driven environment

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 critical care at PVESC.#ACP1