Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician

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

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we're building a unique and dynamic workplace where our team members thrive, grow, and continuously learn while delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. If you're looking to be part of a place that encourages growth, collaboration, and a sense of purpose, we want you to join our team and help us continue to create this special environment.

We are a growing multi-specialty emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our services include Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, and more. With endless opportunities for professional development, PVESC is the ideal place to grow your veterinary career.

We are honored to be recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Maine, receiving Gold in the Portland Radio Group's Best of the 207 Awards for four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Why PVESC?

We value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace. In addition to competitive compensation based on experience, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and more
• Paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities

At PVESC, we foster a team-driven culture where every voice matters. We encourage all team members to share their ideas and collaborate to continuously improve our patient care and workplace environment.

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full-time position with the following schedule:

• Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Some holidays are required

Compensation

• Starting at $21/hour, commensurate with experience

What's in It for You?

At PVESC, we take care of our team just as we care for our patients—wholeheartedly. You'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and compassionate team culture
• Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and cross-training
• Participation in community events, with paid volunteer hours
• A chance to live and work in Portland, Maine—known for its ocean views, outdoor adventures, and foodie scene

What You'll Do

• Accurately handle and care for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination of function, identification and assembly and preparation for sterilization
• Operate steam and ethylene oxide sterilization equipment including routine cleaning and maintenance
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining aseptic technique with instrumentation and sterile field
• Perform regularly scheduled sterility control checks and re-sterilize implants and inventory as needed
• Perform regularly scheduled inventory checks in OR rooms and backstock and keep organized list of inventory needs
• Cleaning of OR rooms, equipment and surfaces following hospital cleaning protocols
• Restock all necessary OR room supplies, instrumentation and inventory in an organized manner while ensuring the sterility of equipment

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting and collaborate as a team
• Excellent communication skills with team members
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic understanding of surgical implementation
• Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving room to room

If you're a veterinary technician ready to expand your skills and grow in a specialty practice—we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of emergency and critical care at PVESC.