Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Recovery

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Personal pet discount

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced Surgical Recovery Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support advanced anesthesia, surgical procedures, and postoperative care to ensure patient comfort and safety throughout recovery.

This full-time role offers a Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 9:30pm schedule with a competitive pay range ($25–$38/hour) and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT license required.
• Anesthesia and surgery experience required.
• VTS preferred for advancement.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with leadership abilities.
• Passion for patient well‑being during recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures.
• Perform all aspects of surgical nursing including diagnostics, post‑op care, and IV fluid therapy.
• Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR.
• Assess IV catheter placement and care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Surgery experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Team Player

Compassion recovery

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT license

VTS preferred

Job description

• Passion for patient well-being during recovery

Join our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care!

Surgical & Recovery Veterinary TechnicianSurgical Expertise. Compassionate Recovery. Healthier Pets.

If you’re passionate about advanced anesthesia, intricate surgical procedures, and providing exceptional patient care, this could be the opportunity for you. This position offers the chance to expand your knowledge, diversify your technical skills, and grow your expertise while playing an essential role in surgical recovery and ensuring the comfort, safety, and well‑being of every patient throughout their journey.

About PVESC

PVESC is growing! Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon, creating exciting opportunities to grow your career alongside our expanding specialty services and team. We’re committed to exceptional patient care, professional development, and a collaborative, team-focused culture.

What You’ll Do

• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures
• Responsible for all aspects of surgical nursing, including diagnostics, surgical assisting, post‑op care and recovery, treatments, administering and calculating iv fluid therapy, common drug knowledge
• Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
• Assessing and IV catheter placement
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team
• Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients

What We’re Looking For

• LVT/CVT/RVT; VTS preferred
• Anesthesia and surgery experience
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants may be considered
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Team-oriented approach and strong leadership skills
• Passion for patient well‑being during recovery

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time: Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 9:30pm
• $25–$38/hour, based on experience and licensure
• Higher range available for VTS
• Up to $5,000 sign‑on bonus based on experience and credentials
• Some holidays required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development

Ready to take your surgical, anesthesia, and recovery skills to the next level? Join PVESC and grow with a team that combines advanced veterinary medicine with compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Join us in turning complex procedures into comfortable recoveries.

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. #ACP1