Veterinary Technician Assistant — Dentistry & Specialty Care

COVE Animal Health; United States; On-site; USD 31,960,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care PVESC in Portland, ME is expanding its veterinary team to deliver exceptional care across emergency and specialty services.

We seek an experienced veterinary assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Training and development opportunities accompany competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive culture focused on growth and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary assistant.
• Experience assisting with veterinary dentistry preferred.
• Strong skills in patient handling, clinical support, and dental imaging.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical software (EzyVet, SmartFlow) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and post procedure care for sedated or anesthetized patients.
• Assist with advanced periodontal diagnostics and procedures and dental surgeries.
• Be responsible for loading appointments, intake, estimates, discharges, etc.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Accurately handle and care for instruments, including cleaning agents and sterilization prep.
• Operate steam sterilization equipment and routine maintenance.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Dental imaging

Patient handling

Clinical support

Communication

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care PVESC in Portland, ME is expanding its veterinary team to deliver exceptional care across emergency and specialty services.

We seek an experienced veterinary assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Training and development opportunities accompany competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive culture focused on growth and compassionate patient care.