Surgical Vet Tech — Recovery & Anesthesia Specialist

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Personal pet discount

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced Surgical Recovery Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support advanced anesthesia, surgical procedures, and postoperative care to ensure patient comfort and safety throughout recovery.

This full-time role offers a Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 9:30pm schedule with a competitive pay range ($25–$38/hour) and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT license required.
• Anesthesia and surgery experience required.
• VTS preferred for advancement.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with leadership abilities.
• Passion for patient well‑being during recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures.
• Perform all aspects of surgical nursing including diagnostics, post‑op care, and IV fluid therapy.
• Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR.
• Assess IV catheter placement and care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Surgery experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Team Player

Compassion recovery

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT license

VTS preferred

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced Surgical Recovery Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support advanced anesthesia, surgical procedures, and postoperative care to ensure patient comfort and safety throughout recovery.

This full-time role offers a Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 9:30pm schedule with a competitive pay range ($25–$38/hour) and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.