Surgery Veterinary Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our surgery department. In a setting where every second in the OR matters, this role is essential to keeping patients safe and procedures running smoothly. You'll work closely with our surgeons and surgical team to deliver the kind of precise, attentive care our patients depend on. Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level two certified Rarebreed practice that has full in‑house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a GE 64‑slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in‑house telemetry monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC is a multi‑specialty hospital offering services in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME. $32.00–$38.00 per hour based on experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Assist veterinarians in advanced surgical procedures including orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgeries Prepare patients for surgery, including anesthesia induction, catheter placement, and pre‑operative assessments Monitor anesthesia throughout procedures, ensuring patient safety and appropriate pain management Maintain sterile technique and support surgical suite preparation and turnover Operate and maintain surgical and monitoring equipment Perform post‑operative care, including recovery monitoring and patient support Accurately document anesthetic events, treatments, and surgical records Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient surgical flow and exceptional patient care Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development Uniform allowance Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only) Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave Perks for Your Pets Too! Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent Minimum one year previous experience in a veterinary or animal handling role required Must be a team player with a positive attitude Able to multi‑task Able to lift 50 pounds Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, or RVT) are strongly desired for this role Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education