Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care - Overnight

PVESC; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25-38

Retention bonus $5,000 for overnight R

Shift differentials

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Paid CE and professional development

PTO and holidays

Uniform allowance and pet discount

Collaborative team atmosphere

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is seeking an Overnight ECC Technician to join our busy team in Portland, Maine. You will triage, stabilize and treat emergency patients alongside criticalists, ER doctors and nurses in a dynamic hospital environment.

The role offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly pay range, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package. LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
• Administer medications and manage fluid therapy.
• Perform and assist with diagnostics, including radiographs 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

Diagnostics

Imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Emergency medicine

Teamwork

Communication

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Imaging equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) has been serving Maine for over thirty years. At PVESC, we offer expert multi-specialty and emergency care services for our patients and peace of mind for our clients. We work in partnership with veterinary practices throughout New England to step in when more advanced care is needed.

At PVESC we believe in respect for the individual, the client, and the patient. We work together as a team and expect all members of that team to treat one another respectfully. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medical, surgical and critical care to our patients, and offer excellent service to our clients.

We Believe In

• Caring & Compassion
• Responsibility
• Integrated Care
• Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Respect
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Commitment

PVESC is committed to valuing you by providing a rewarding compensation package that includes fair base pay commensurate with your experience, and an extensive benefit plan.

Our benefits include:

401(k) Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, life and other insurances

Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care - Overnight

Emergency & Critical Care Technician - Overnights

When the rest of the world sleeps, critical moments happen.

Be the calm, skilled presence that makes a difference when every second—and every heartbeat—counts. Join the overnight 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 state‑of‑the‑art, 42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine.

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, commensurate with experience and licensure
• $5,000 retention bonus, available for Licensed Veterinary Technicians for overnight position for full-time hires
• 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 | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday | 7:30 PM–8:00 AM (shifts offered may change based 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.

“The collaboration on cases between doctors and technicians in this hospital drives us toward practicing our best medicine and is what I'm most proud of!”

“It is the PVESC clients and their pets that keep me excited to come to work every morning. I love working with and getting to know the dogs, cats, and people of Maine.”