Licensed Veterinary Technician

AAVMP; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

North Deering Veterinary Hospital in Portland, ME is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our privately owned practice. You will lead anesthesia monitoring and provide robust surgical support.

Responsibilities include dental scaling/polishing, radiology, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and assisting doctors in exams and appointments, while maintaining low-stress handling for patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with active credentials in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience, emphasis in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead anesthesia monitoring and provide surgical support.
• Perform dental scaling/polishing, radiology, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement; assist doctors.
• Run in-house lab work and use diagnostic tools.
• Practice low-stress handling for a calm pet experience.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Low-stress handling

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Dental scaling/polishing

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Tools

Digitail

In-house diagnostics equipment

Job description

Why Join North Deering Veterinary Hospital?

Local Legacy: Proudly serving Portland cats and dogs since 1973.
Independent & Unique: The area's only "Buy Local" privately owned practice.
Modern Workspace: Enjoy our newly renovated facility and supportive culture.
True Work-Life Balance: 4-day work week with standard 10-hour shifts.
Great Breaks: 1- hour lunch-period to recharge on the beautiful walking trails right outside our door.
On-Time Culture: We work together to ensure everyone gets out on time.

What You Will Do

Surgery & Anesthesia: Lead anesthesia monitoring and provide robust surgical support.

Clinical Skills: Perform dental scaling/polishing, radiology, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement. Assist doctors in exam rooms and help manage technician appointments as needed

Diagnostics: Run in-house lab work and utilize advanced diagnostic tools.
Patient Care: Practice low-stress patient handling to ensure a calm experience for pets.

Technology: Utilize modern tools including Digitail, our full feature cloud-based management software complete with AI! modern diagnostic/imaging and monitoring equipment

Collaboration: Partner with a supportive staff focused on fun and teamwork.

Compensation & Top-Tier Benefits

Starting Pay: $28.00 - $32.00/hr based on experience.
Schedule: Full-time (34–40 hours per week, 4x10 shift, no weekends!).
Health: 100% fully compensated, high-quality health insurance.
Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
Retirement: Simple IRS plan with an employer match.
Time Off: Generous paid vacation and time off.
Perks: Extensive veterinary care benefits, uniform allowance, and employee discounts.
Growth: Generous CE allowance, license reimbursement, and paid professional development.

What We Are Looking For

Credentials: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with active credentials in good standing
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience, with emphasis in patient anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
Skillset: Good knowledge in anesthesia and patient monitoring. Candidate should adept in safe and low stress handling patient restraint, patient vitals, obtaining accurate patient history, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, knowledge of preventive care, and general laboratory/sample preparation
Location: Ability to commute to Portland, ME 04103 before starting.