Emergency Veterinary Technician - Day Shift & Growth

Pieper Veterinary; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability

Paid time off and volunteer hours

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Paid continuing education

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Portland, Maine is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician. This full-time position emphasizes providing excellent patient care in a high-acuity environment, requiring effective triage skills and the ability to manage medications and diagnostics. Ideal candidates will be licensed technicians or experienced veterinary assistants, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. The role requires working weekends and some holidays, with a competitive pay range of $25-34/hr commensurate with experience. Join us to grow your veterinary career in a supportive, dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced veterinary technician/assistant required.
• Strong communication skills essential for client interactions.
• Comfortable with advanced diagnostics and anesthetic monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and stabilize incoming patients.
• Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO).
• Assist with diagnostics like radiographs and bloodwork.

Skills

Client communication

Organizational skills

Advanced diagnostics

Anesthetic monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)

Tools

Veterinary software systems

Job description

A leading veterinary practice in Portland, Maine is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician. This full-time position emphasizes providing excellent patient care in a high-acuity environment, requiring effective triage skills and the ability to manage medications and diagnostics. Ideal candidates will be licensed technicians or experienced veterinary assistants, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. The role requires working weekends and some holidays, with a competitive pay range of $25-34/hr commensurate with experience. Join us to grow your veterinary career in a supportive, dynamic workplace.