Emergency & Critical Care Vet Tech – Growth & Impact

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid volunteer hours

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Personal pet discount

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician to join our multi-specialty hospital. You will work with ER doctors and a supportive team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Starting pay is $25-38/hour, with shift differentials and opportunities for professional development. PVESC offers comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate patient

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong organizational and client communication skills.
• Comfortable with advanced diagnostics, imaging and anesthetic monitoring.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn veterinary software systems.
• Collaborative and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Veterinary software systems

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician to join our multi-specialty hospital. You will work with ER doctors and a supportive team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Starting pay is $25-38/hour, with shift differentials and opportunities for professional development. PVESC offers comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate patient