Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician - Surgery is an onsite role based in Portland, ME, with a pay range of $22.00-$36.00 per hour. This position supports the Surgery department at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), a multi-specialty practice recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine. The role exists to provide expert surgical nursing support, working with board-certified surgeons to manage patient intake, anesthesia, and post-operative recovery. The technician plays a key role in maintaining high-performance surgical standards.

What you'll do

• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgeries.
• Prepare surgical patients and maintain sterile technique.
• Perform post-operative care and documentation.
• Collaborate with DVMs and surgical team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

portland me

veterinary technician

surgery

anesthesia

surgical nursing

post-op

no on-call

team-oriented

$22-$36/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, pet care discount, uniform allowance, CE support.

Why this role

Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine, multi-specialty practice, sign-on bonus up to $5,000, career growth.

About the employer

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.