Veterinary Technician - Surgery

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we believe strong leadership is the backbone of exceptional patient care. We’ve created a team-focused, high-performance culture where your leadership makes a lasting impact on patients, clients, and fellow team members.

About PVESC

We are a growing multi-specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our services include Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, and more. With endless opportunities for professional development, PVESC is the ideal place to grow your veterinary career. We are honored to be recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine, receiving Gold in the Portland Radio Group's Best of the 207 Awards for four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Why PVESC?

We value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace.

• 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

At PVESC, we foster a team-driven culture where every voice matters. We encourage all team members to contribute their thoughts, ideas, and energy to help us achieve collective success. We work collaboratively to make sure every member has the opportunity to shape their work life and grow professionally.

Schedule

This is a full-time position:

• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Some holidays are required

Pay

• $25-38/hr, commensurate with experience and licensure (higher range for VTS)
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus, commensurate with experience and licensure

Responsibilities

As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you’ll work closely with four board-certified surgeons, surgical residents, and surgical interns. This role involves managing all aspects of surgical nursing from patient intake and diagnostics to anesthesia, surgical assistance, and post-op recovery.

• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgeries
• Prepare surgical patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
• Perform post-operative care, treatments, and documentation
• Collaborate with DVMs, residents, and the surgical support team to provide top-tier care
• Communicate compassionately with clients and ensure patients are treated with kindness, dignity, and professionalism
• Help with department flow, scheduling, and maintaining equipment and surgical supplies

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) preferred
• Strong experience in anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Veterinary Assistants with extensive surgical experience may be considered
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• A collaborative, team-first approach to patient care
• Passion for learning and contributing to a high-performance surgical team