Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care - Mid-Shift

Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) as a Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we’re building a unique and dynamic workplace where our team members thrive, grow, and continuously learn while delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. If you’re looking for a role that combines teamwork, and purpose, we want you to join our team and help us provide the highest standard of care to pets and their people.

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. In addition to competitive compensation based on experience, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 share their ideas and collaborate to continuously improve our patient care and workplace environment.

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full-time position with possibility of 3-day or 4-day workweek

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 12:30pm-11pm + one other weekday (options available)
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 12:30pm-11pm
• Some holidays required

Compensation

• $25 to $34/hour, plus a 15% shift differential for weekend shifts, commensurate with experience and licensure

As a Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our urgent care department runs smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will:

• Maintain sterile environments
• Support veterinarians during procedures
• Ensure exceptional patient care and comfort at all times
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure efficiency and safety

Who We’re Looking For

• Licensed or credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT), or an experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Prior experience or interest in Urgent Care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A team-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using veterinary software systems
• A compassionate, proactive, and collaborative approach to veterinary care

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and be part of our urgent care team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to raise the bar for specialty care at PVESC.

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.

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