Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Mid-Shift
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care · Portland, ME · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$22–$36/hrFull-time
About the role
We are a growing multi-specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in Portland, Maine. Our services include Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, and more.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance, long-term disability, and more
- Paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and holiday pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
- Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities
Compensation
Starting at $22-36/hour, commensurate with experience and licensure
Anticipated Schedule
This is a full-time position. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1:30pm-2am. Some holidays are required.
What You’ll Do
- Provide triage and stabilize incoming patients
- Administer IV, IM, SQ, and PO medications
- Auxiliary with diagnostics such as radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs
- Manage fluid therapy and anesthesia monitoring as needed
- Communicate effectively with doctors, teammates, and clients
- Maintain detailed medical records and treatment sheets
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and client education
- Auxiliary in emergency procedures and critical care support
Who We're Looking For
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Strong organizational and client communication skills
- Comfortable with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring
- Tech-savvy and able to learn veterinary software systems
- A collaborative, compassionate approach to specialty patient care
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment