Animal Technician

@ Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Careportlandveterinaryemergencyandspecialtycare.com

Animal Technician

Portland, ME
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About the job

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) operates a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. We support pets and owners through compassionate care, technical tasks, and team collaboration. We seek detail-oriented, fast-learning Animal Technicians to join our dedicated team.

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented
  • Comfortable with fast-paced work
  • Supportive and compassionate
  • Able to follow instructions

Qualifications

  • Previous animal care experience
  • Interest in veterinary medicine
  • Team player
  • Eager to learn

Full job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) seeks an Animal Technician to support our 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. In this role, you’ll assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with patient restraint, treatments, and monitoring, prepare exam and procedure areas, clean and disinfect kennels and equipment, and ensure accurate recordkeeping. You’ll handle lab samples, operate basic diagnostic equipment, and provide compassionate, calm support to pets and owners in stressful situations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable with fast-paced emergency work, and eager to learn in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
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