Veterinary Technician Assistant - Urgent Care - Mid-Shift

COVE Animal Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; 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

COVE Animal Health in Portland is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for their Urgent Care department. In this full-time role, you will assist with patient care and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic veterinary environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a veterinary assistant, strong communication skills, and a passion for emergency care. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $25 and $28, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Prior experience or interest in urgent care.
• Compassionate, proactive, and collaborative approach to veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients.
• Assist with radiographs and lab sample collection.
• Monitor and record patient vitals.
• Support technicians and veterinarians in patient monitoring.
• Keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Provide communication with clients.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Teamwork

Veterinary software systems

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Urgent Care - Mid-Shift

Department: Emergency Services

Location: Portland, ME

Branding: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care

Join our team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) as a Veterinary Assistant – Urgent Care. In this role you will help ensure the urgent care department runs smoothly and efficiently.

About PVESC

PVESC is a multi‑specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in Portland, Maine. We provide Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, and more. PVESC is committed to professional growth and has been recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine for the past several years.

Why PVESC?

We value our team members and offer a supportive workplace. In addition to competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, and more
• Paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full‑time position with available schedules during the mid‑shift. Some holidays are required.

Compensation

• $25–28 per hour, commensurate with experience and licensure

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic lab work (PCV/TP, smears, urinalysis)
• Monitor and record patient vitals, alerting the medical team to any abnormalities
• Support technicians and veterinarians in patient monitoring, anesthetic induction and recovery
• Keep treatment areas and equipment clean and organized
• Provide excellent communication with clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant
• Prior experience or interest in urgent care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable using veterinary software systems
• A compassionate, proactive, and collaborative approach to veterinary care

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and be part of our urgent care team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to raise the bar for specialty care at PVESC.