Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Recovery
Apply NowAdvanced Surgery. Compassionate Recovery. Exceptional Care.
Why PVESC?
Be part of something exciting at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care. We're opening a brand-new, 42,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital in Falmouth, Maine, creating opportunities to grow your skills alongside a collaborative team of specialists committed to exceptional patient care and advanced veterinary medicine.
What You'll Do
- Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures
- Provide comprehensive surgical nursing care, including diagnostics, anesthesia support, treatments, and post-operative recovery
- Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
- Place IV catheters and monitor patients throughout procedures and recovery
- Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and veterinary technicians
- Advocate for patients and communicate compassionately with clients
What We're Looking For
- Licensed/Credentialed Veterinary Technician or VTS
- Experienced Veterinary Assistants may also apply
- Anesthesia and surgery experience
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Passion for exceptional patient care
Schedule & Pay
- Full-time Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 AM-9:30 PM
- $25-$38/hour based on experience and licensure
- Higher range available for VTS candidates
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Some holidays required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
- Life insurance
- Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
- Paid CE and professional development
- And more!
Ready to Join Us?
Take your surgical, anesthesia, and recovery skills to the next level while helping patients through every step of their surgical journey.
Join PVESC and help turn complex procedures into comfortable recoveries.
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.