Emergency Veterinary Technician - Day Shift, Critical Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Sign-on bonus potential

Paid CE

PTO & holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

PVESC in Portland, ME is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts. You’ll work with Criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, stabilize, and treat emergency patients in a fast-paced environment, delivering compassionate care.

Full-time shifts listed; compensation $25–$38/hour with sign-on bonus potential, shift differentials, full benefits, paid CE, PTO and a personal pet discount. Join a collaborative team that supports growth and values every heartbeat.

Qualifications

• Requires LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or strong veterinary assistant experience.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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.

Skills

Veterinary teamwork

Communication

Emergency care

Calm under pressure

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or veterinary assistant experience

Tools

Radiographs

Bloodwork

ECG

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

PVESC in Portland, ME is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts. You’ll work with Criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, stabilize, and treat emergency patients in a fast-paced environment, delivering compassionate care.

Full-time shifts listed; compensation $25–$38/hour with sign-on bonus potential, shift differentials, full benefits, paid CE, PTO and a personal pet discount. Join a collaborative team that supports growth and values every heartbeat.