Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care Day-Shift

Pieper Veterinary; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Sign-on bonus potential

Paid CE

PTO & holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

PVESC in Portland, ME is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts. You’ll work with Criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, stabilize, and treat emergency patients in a fast-paced environment, delivering compassionate care.

Full-time shifts listed; compensation $25–$38/hour with sign-on bonus potential, shift differentials, full benefits, paid CE, PTO and a personal pet discount. Join a collaborative team that supports growth and values every heartbeat.

Qualifications

• Requires LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or strong veterinary assistant experience.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
• Administer medications and manage fluid therapy.
• Perform and assist with diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs.
• Monitor anesthesia and support emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans.
• Communicate with clients, doctors, and teammates.

Skills

Veterinary teamwork

Communication

Emergency care

Calm under pressure

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or veterinary assistant experience

Tools

Radiographs

Bloodwork

ECG

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Technician Day-Shift

Fast-paced days. Meaningful work. Exceptional care.

Be the calm, skilled presence that makes a difference when every second—and every heartbeat—counts. Join the ECC team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), where great medicine, teamwork, and growth come together.

Why PVESC?

We’re a growing multi-specialty and emergency practice in Portland, Maine, expanding soon with a new 42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine—where employee well-being is a top priority.

We believe great patient care starts with a great team. Here, you’ll have the support, resources, and opportunities to keep learning and growing.

• $25–$38/hour based on experience and licensure
• Sign on bonus potential
• Shift differentials for mid, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Paid CE and professional development
• PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• A collaborative team where your voice matters

The Role

Full-time, Various Shifts Available

• Sunday Monday Tuesday | 7:30 AM –8:00 PM
• Sunday Monday Wednesday | 7:30 AM –8:00 PM
• Thursday Friday Saturday | 7:30 AM –8:00 PM
• (shifts offered may change depending on hiring needs)
• Some holidays required.

As an ECC Technician, you’ll work alongside our Criticalists, ER doctors and nursing team to:

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients
• Administer medications and manage fluid therapy
• Perform and assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs
• Monitor anesthesia and support emergency procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans
• Communicate with clients, doctors, and teammates
• Advocate for patients through every critical moment

You Bring

• LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or strong Veterinary Assistant experience
• Confidence in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring
• A passion for emergency and specialty medicine
• A commitment to learning and growing

Experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply.

Your skills matter. Your presence matters. Your patients matter.

Join PVESC and make a difference when it matters most.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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