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Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care - Mid-Shift

portland veterinary emergency specialty carePortland, ME

2 days ago

Occupations

Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinarians

Industries

Veterinary ServicesAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesOffices of Physicians

$24-31/hour

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About the role

Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) as a Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care 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 compensation 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 possibility of 3-day or 4-day workweek Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 12:30pm-11pm + one other weekday (options available) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 12:30pm-11pm 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. 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. #ACP1

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$24-31/hour

Experience level

Mid

Location

Portland, ME

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Veterinary Services

Posted

2 days ago

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