What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care?
Description
Position at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC)
About Us: We are a large and expanding emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our specialties include internal medicine, surgery, oncology, dermatology, neurology, emergency & critical care, and cardiology, with new specialties on the way. At PVESC, there is no limit to what you can learn, and no ceiling for your success.
We foster an environment where team members thrive, grow, and continuously learn, all while delivering exceptional veterinary care and client service. As a team-driven workplace, every individual's ideas, thoughts, and energy play a vital role in our collective success. Guided by core values of compassion, kindness, respect, quality, and communication, our collaborative leadership style promotes open communication and shared decision-making, ensuring that all team members contribute to shaping their ideal work life.
Job Overview: We seek a full-time licensed or credentialed veterinary technician / VTS, or an experienced veterinary assistant to join our Internal Medicine team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will interact directly with patients and clients, assist with procedures, and play a vital role in the overall care process.
- Provide technical support in specialty internal medicine procedures
- Assist with diagnostic imaging (e.g., ultrasonography and endoscopy)
- Ensure excellent communication with clients to keep them informed and engaged
- Collaborate with a team of specialists to deliver the highest level of care
- Help manage appointments and patient flow efficiently
- Assist with medical records and referral reports
Ideal Candidate:
- Licensed or credentialed veterinary technician, VTS, or experienced veterinary assistant
- Enthusiastic about working in specialty medicine
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Excellent communication skills, both with clients and the team, and referring veterinary hospitals
- Proficient with computer systems and comfortable using technology
- Experience or interest in ultrasonography and endoscopy is a plus
Why PVESC?
- Work alongside a supportive, passionate, and highly skilled team
- Compensation commensurate with experience together with an extensive benefits plan, to help you achieve financial security
- Endless learning opportunities with a broad range of specialties
- A collaborative work environment that values professional growth
- Beautiful location in Portland, Maine—an ideal place to live and work
