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

Sign-on bonus potential

Shift differentials

Full benefits

Paid CE and development

PTO and holidays

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for day shifts in our Portland, Maine hospital. You will work alongside criticalists, ER doctors and nurses to triage, treat, and monitor emergency patients.

The role offers full-time hours with shift options, competitive pay $25–$38 per hour based on experience and licensure, plus bonuses, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or equivalent veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Commitment to learning and growing in emergency medicine.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants encouraged to apply.

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.
• Advocate for patients through every critical moment.

Skills

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials

Veterinary assistant experience

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Diagnostics & imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Teamwork

Tools

Radiographs equipment

ECG equipment

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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