Emergency Department Lead

Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) Emergency Technician Lead. Grow. Make a Difference. Ready to take your veterinary career to the next level? PVESC is looking for an Emergency Technician Lead to join our fast-paced, collaborative emergency and specialty practice in the beautiful Portland, Maine area. 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 believe great patient care starts with a great team. At PVESC, your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals. Our team is passionate about learning, supporting one another, and providing exceptional care to patients and their families.

About the role

As Emergency Technician Lead, you’ll be a key leader within our ER team, partnering with doctors, technicians, support staff, clients, and referring veterinarians to deliver exceptional patient care and keep the department running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• With ER manager, lead daily ER workflow, including patient flow, staff assignments, and delegation.
• Support and mentor the technician team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee patient care, including triage, stabilization, critical care, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate treatments and diagnostics, including medications, fluid therapy, imaging, bloodwork, ECGs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Monitor patients and advocate for their needs, recognizing changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure accurate documentation, including medical records, treatment sheets, and controlled drug logs.
• Support client care, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and client education.
• Train and onboard team members, helping develop clinical skills and confidence.
• Partner with ER leadership to improve patient care, team communication, workflow, and department operations.

Requirements

• LVT/CVT/RVT or very experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Strong clinical skills and a solid understanding of emergency medicine
• Confident communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring
• Familiarity with veterinary software; ezyVet experience is a plus
• A calm, compassionate approach in high-acuity situations
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A desire to learn, teach, and grow

Pay

Competitive pay: $25–$38/hour, based on experience and licensure. Up to $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus commensurate on experience and licensure.

Benefits

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