Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC)

Precision Behind Every Procedure.

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is a growing multi-specialty and emergency veterinary practice in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon , creating exciting opportunities to grow with our expanding surgical and specialty services.

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented team member to support our surgical department by ensuring instruments, equipment, and operating rooms are clean, sterile, stocked, and ready for every procedure.

What You’ll Do

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments for sterilization
• Operate and maintain steam and ethylene oxide sterilization equipment
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile fields
• Perform sterility checks and re-sterilize implants and inventory as needed
• Monitor and maintain OR inventory and supply levels
• Clean and disinfect OR rooms, equipment, and surfaces according to hospital protocols
• Restock instruments and supplies and maintain an organized surgical environment
• Support the surgical team in maintaining a safe, efficient OR

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary or surgical experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique
• Detail-oriented and committed to safety and infection control
• Able to stand, bend, stoop, and move throughout the hospital as needed

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time
• Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Some holidays required
• $22–$27/hour , based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education and professional development

Join PVESC and help keep our surgical team prepared for every procedure—while growing your career alongside our expanding specialty practice.

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.

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