Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency Lead [Urgent]
Company: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
Location: Portland
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Are you a credentialed 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 Mission
We’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 Are We 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 growth—only
opportunity. What You’ll Do As the Emergency Lead Technician,
you’ll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations on the
emergency floor while delivering high-level nursing care. This is a
leadership position that blends hands-on clinical responsibilities
with mentorship and team coordination. In this role, you will: -
Provide top-quality emergency nursing care, including triage,
diagnostics, and treatments - Mentor and coach team members to
develop technical and communication skills - Coordinate daily staff
assignments and direct team members to maintain efficient treatment
flow - Ensure all end-of-shift responsibilities are completed
before staff departure - Participate in the training and onboarding
of new team members - Maintain accurate controlled drug logs and
complete daily checks in EzyVet - Act as a key liaison between ER
technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership - Monitor and
manage daily staffing needs, scheduling updates, and shift
coordination - Support and uphold all hospital policies, protocols,
and safety standards - Attend leadership meetings and contribute to
ongoing improvement initiatives Anticipated Schedule This is a
full-time position - Wednesday–Saturday: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM - Some
holidays are required Compensation - Starting at $31/hr,
commensurate with experience - up to $2,5000 sign on bonus,
commensurate with experience and licensure What’s in It for You? At
PVESC, we take care of our team just as we care for our
patients—wholeheartedly. You’ll enjoy: - A collaborative and
compassionate team culture - Opportunities for career growth,
mentorship, and cross-training - Participation in community events,
with paid volunteer hours - A chance to live and work in Portland,
Maine—known for its ocean views, outdoor adventures, and foodie
scene Benefits Include - Competitive pay based on experience -
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life
insurance and long-term disability - Paid time off, holiday pay,
and volunteer hours - 401(k) with employer match - Uniform
allowance - Continuing education support Requirements - CVT/LVT/RVT
licensure in good standing - Strong technical skills and confidence
working in emergency settings - Prior leadership or supervisory
experience preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills - Experience with EzyVet or similar hospital management
systems - The ability to delegate, organize, and lead with
professionalism - A commitment to patient advocacy, mentorship, and
collaborative care If you’re a credentialed 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
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