Emergency & Critical Care Vet Tech — Fast-Paced & Impactful

Pieper Veterinary; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus potential

Shift differentials

Full benefits

Paid CE and development

PTO and holidays

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts in our Portland, Maine hospital. You will work alongside criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, treat, and monitor emergency patients.

The role offers full-time hours with shift options, competitive pay $25–$38 per hour based on experience and licensure, plus bonuses, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or equivalent veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Commitment to learning and growing in emergency medicine.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
• Administer medications and manage fluid therapy.
• Perform and assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs.
• Monitor anesthesia and support emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans.
• Communicate with clients, doctors, and teammates.
• Advocate for patients through every critical moment.

Skills

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials

Veterinary assistant experience

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Diagnostics & imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Teamwork

Tools

Radiographs equipment

ECG equipment

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts in our Portland, Maine hospital. You will work alongside criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, treat, and monitor emergency patients.

The role offers full-time hours with shift options, competitive pay $25–$38 per hour based on experience and licensure, plus bonuses, benefits, and professional development opportunities.