Emergency Department Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine, seeks an Emergency Technician Lead to join our fast-paced ER and specialty team. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, patient care, and operational excellence in a new 42,000-square-foot hospital.

You will mentor staff, coordinate treatments, manage triage and diagnostics, and partner with veterinarians to ensure seamless patient flow.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT or very experienced Veterinary Assistant is required.
• Strong knowledge of emergency medicine and clinical skills are essential.
• Confident communication and organizational abilities are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily ER workflow with the ER manager, including patient flow and staff assignments.
• Mentor and support the technician team to promote growth and accountability.
• Oversee patient care, diagnostics, medications, anesthesia monitoring, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency medicine knowledge

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT or equivalent experience

Tools

ezyVet

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Veterinary Technician - Emergency Dept Lead

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

Lead. Grow. Make a Difference.

Ready to take your veterinary career to the next level? PVESC is looking for an Emergency Technician Lead to join our fast-paced, collaborative emergency and specialty practice in the beautiful Portland, Maine area.

PVESC is growing! Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon, creating exciting opportunities to grow your career alongside our expanding specialty services and team.

Why PVESC?

We believe great patient care starts with a great team. At PVESC, your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals. Our team is passionate about learning, supporting one another, and providing exceptional care to patients and their families.

We offer:

• Competitive pay: $25-38/hour, based on experience and licensure
• Up to $5000.00 sign-on bonus commensurate on experience and licensure
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance & personal pet discount
• A collaborative, team-driven culture where you can make an impact

The Schedule

• Full-time | Three 12-hour shifts per week
• First- and second-shift openings available
• Some holidays required

The Role

As Emergency Technician Lead, you’ll be a key leader within our ER team, partnering with doctors, technicians, support staff, clients, and referring veterinarians to deliver exceptional patient care and keep the department running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

As an Emergency Technician Lead, you will:

• With ER manager, lead daily ER workflow, including patient flow, staff assignments, and delegation.
• Support and mentor the technician team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee patient care, including triage, stabilization, critical care, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate treatments and diagnostics, including medications, fluid therapy, imaging, bloodwork, ECGs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Monitor patients and advocate for their needs, recognizing changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure accurate documentation, including medical records, treatment sheets, and controlled drug logs.
• Support client care, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and client education.
• Train and onboard team members, helping develop clinical skills and confidence.
• Partner with ER leadership to improve patient care, team communication, workflow, and department operations.

What We’re Looking For

• LVT/CVT/RVT or very experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Strong clinical skills and a solid understanding of emergency medicine
• Confident communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring
• Familiarity with veterinary software; ezyVet experience is a plus
• A calm, compassionate approach in high-acuity situations
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A desire to learn, teach, and grow

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you’re an experienced veterinary technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow your skills, lead a great team, and make a meaningful difference in emergency care, we’d love to meet you.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.