Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Mid-Shift
$45,760–$74,880 year
On-sitePortland, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Provide triage and stabilize incoming patients while administering IV, IM, SQ, and PO medications. Assist with diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, and ECGs, and manage fluid therapy and anesthesia monitoring as needed. Communicate effectively with doctors, teammates, and clients while maintaining detailed medical records and supporting patient admissions, discharges, and client education. Assist in emergency procedures and critical care support within a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. Work Thursday through Saturday from 1:30pm to 2am, some holidays required, earning $22-36/hour commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)
- experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Strong organizational skills
- client communication skills
- Comfortable with advanced diagnostics
- Comfortable with imaging
- Comfortable with anesthetic monitoring
- Tech-savvy
- ability to learn veterinary software systems
- collaborative approach to specialty patient care
- compassionate approach to specialty patient care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
- Some holidays are required
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1:30pm-2am
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