Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care - Overnight

COVE Animal Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid CE

PTO and holidays

Volunteer hours

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Technician for overnight shifts in Portland, ME. You will work with criticalists, ER doctors, and nursing staff to triage, stabilize, and treat emergency patients throughout the night.

The position requires LVT/CVT/RVT credentials or strong Veterinary Assistant experience, with a passion for emergency medicine and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• A passion for emergency and specialty medicine.
• A commitment to learning and growing.

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Diagnostics & imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credentials

Veterinary Assistant experience

Tools

Radiographs

Bloodwork

ECGs

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Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care - Overnight

Department: Emergency Services

Location: Portland, ME

Branding: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care

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

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.