Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) as a Veterinary Assistant - 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 compensatio n 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 the following available schedules:
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12:30pm-11pm
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:30pm-11pm
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Some holidays required
Compensation
- $24-31/hour based on credentials and experience, plus a 15% shift differential for weekend shifts
As a Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care , you ll play a key role in ensuring our urgent care department runs smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will:
- Safely handle and restrain patients
- Assist with radiographs , lab sample collection, and basic lab work (PCV/TP, smears, urinalysis)
- Monitor and record patient vitals , alerting the medical team to any abnormalities
- Support technicians and veterinarians in patient monitoring, anesthetic induction and recovery
- Keep treatment areas as well as equipment clean and organized
- Provide excellent communication with clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Who We re Looking For
- Experience as a 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.
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