Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Portland Vet
  • Portland, ME
  • $28–$32
Today

Job Description

Join Portland Vet Stroudwater and build something new from day one! As our new GP clinic opens its doors, we re seeking a licensed or credentialed veterinary technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) to help deliver exceptional patient and client care in a collaborative and expanding environment.

Our Mission

We re here to improve the lives of pets, their families, and our community by delivering compassionate, high-quality general practice care. If you re someone who finds joy in making a meaningful impact and thrives in a team-driven setting, we d love for you to explore this opportunity.

Anticipated Schedule
This is a full-time position

  • Flexible 4-day schedule to start, set schedule of Monday - Thursday (7:30am to 6pm) schedule as of September 2026
  • No weekends or major holidays
  • Potential for schedule change or start time change in future, or weekend day with growth

Compensation

  • Pay range $28 to $32 per hour, commensurate with experience and licensure
  • Sign-On bonus up to $5,000

Why Join Us

  • Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus based on experience and credentials
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k)+match, CE, uniforms, PTO, pet discounts
  • Work in a newly built and equipped GP facility with onsite CBC, chemistries, cytologies, digital radiography and ultrasound.
  • Collaborative culture with open communication and shared leadership across roles

What You ll Do

  • Assist veterinarians with routine general practice procedures: exams, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, venipuncture, and catheter placement
  • Assist veterinarians with routine general practice surgeries such as spay/neuter and mass removals
  • Support with patient intake, client communication, and education on treatments
  • Help manage patient flow and appointment coordination in a fast-paced setting
  • Collaborate with the GP team to shape workflows, culture, and best practices from the start

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a skilled, collaborative veterinary technician who is excited to help build a fabulous team culture and play an active role in launching a brand-new general practice

  • Licensed/Credentialed veterinary technician; very experienced veterinary assistants may also be considered
  • Minimum 1 2 years of experience in small animal practice including surgery
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues
  • Comfortable using practice management software and diagnostic equipment
  • Demonstrates compassion, teamwork, initiative, and respect

Apply now to contribute to exceptional veterinary care and client experiences at Portland Vet Stroudwater!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, ME
Salary$28–$32

Skills

  • Anesthesiologyunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Catheterizationunmatched
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Diagnostics Solutions/Softwareunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Patient Admissionsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Practice Management Softwareunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Veterinary Medicineunmatched

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