Description Are you a Veterinary Technician who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in guiding others At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we believe strong leadership is the backbone of exceptional patient care. That’s why we’ve created a team-focused, high-performance culture where your leadership makes a lasting impact on patients, clients, and fellow team members.Our MissionWe’re here to improve the lives of pets, their families, and our community by delivering compassionate, high-quality emergency and specialty care. If you’re someone who finds joy in making a meaningful impact and thrives in a team-driven setting, we’d love for you to explore this opportunity.Who We AreWe are a large and growing emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our facility is home to board-certified experts in Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, and Dermatology.At PVESC, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team that’s passionate about continuous learning and high standards of care. There’s no ceiling for your growthonly opportunity.What You’ll DoAs a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you’ll work closely with five board-certified surgeons, surgical residents, and interns. This role involves managing all aspects of surgical nursingfrom patient intake and diagnostics to anesthesia, surgical assistance, and post-op recovery.In this role, you will:Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recoverySupport soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgeriesPrepare surgical patients and maintain sterile technique in the ORPerform post-operative care, treatments, and documentationCollaborate with DVMs, residents, and the surgical support team to provide top-tier careCommunicate compassionately with clients and ensure patients are treated with kindness, dignity, and professionalismHelp with department flow, scheduling, and maintaining equipment and surgical suppliesAnticipated ScheduleThis is a full-time positionSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PMSome holidays are requiredCompensationStarting at $25/hr, commensurate with experience and licensureup to $2,5000 sign on bonus, commensurate with experience and licensureWhat’s in It for You At PVESC, we take care of our team just as we care for our patientswholeheartedly. You’ll enjoy:A collaborative and compassionate team cultureOpportunities for career growth, mentorship, and cross-trainingParticipation in community events, with paid volunteer hoursA chance to live and work in Portland, Maineknown for its ocean views, outdoor adventures, and foodie sceneBenefits IncludeCompetitive pay based on experienceComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance and long-term disabilityPaid time off, holiday pay, and volunteer hours401(k) with employer matchUniform allowanceContinuing education support Requirements Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) preferredStrong experience in anesthesia and surgical proceduresVeterinary Assistants with extensive surgical experience may be consideredExcellent organizational and communication skillsA collaborative, team-first approach to patient carePassion for learning and contributing to a high-performance surgical teamIf you’re a veterinary technician looking to elevate your leadership and clinical skills in a high-impact role, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and lead the future of emergency care at PVESC.#ACP1