PVESC is proud to support Pet Rock in the Park! Join us Sunday, August 27th, 2023, for this family-friendly event in Deering Oaks Park in Portland from 11 am – 4 pm. The stage will feature live music!. Food and pet products will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the Animal Cancer Foundation. The event is pet friendly and FREE!
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Speciality Care (PVESC) is a multi-speciality veterinary center. We have been serving Maine for more than thirty years. PVESC provides expert speciality and emergency care for your pet — and peace of mind for you. We work in partnership and veterinary practices throughout New England to step in when more advanced care is needed.
Our Warren Ave. location hosts our 24/7 emergency department, and the specialties of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Critical Care and more. Our Congress St. location hosts our Ophthalmology and Dermatology departments as well as our Medical Radio Therapeutic Department for Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroid Cats and Synovetin OA®. When you join our team you will be doing much more than the same routine day in and day out. Our practice is ever-growing, expanding, and evolving. Having many different specialties, you will always have the opportunity to continue to learn and grow. We have many shifts available to fit your lifestyle and you will have plenty of time to enjoy all that Maine has to offer.
Core Values
At PVESC we believe in respect for the individual, the client, and the patient. We work together as a team and expect all members of that team to treat one another respectfully. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medical, surgical and critical care to our patients, and offer excellent service to our clients.
We believe in:
Caring
Compassion
Continuing Education
Client Focus
Ethical Practice
Excellence
Fairness
Responsibility
Support
Teamwork
Transparency
Benefits
401(k) Retirement plan
Medical, dental, and other insurances
Disability plan
Employee assistance program
Numerous schedule options
Life insurance
Paid time off, paid community volunteer hours,
paid bereavement days, paid holidays
Professional development assistance
Employee discounts
Continuing Education
Want to know more?
If you think Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is right for you, please reach out to us.
Email our management team with your resume.
Veterinary Student Externships:
PVESC hosts veterinary student externships and preceptorships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Please forward CV and letter of interest to Kristine at kristines@pvesc.com.
Veterinary Technician Student Externships:
PVESC hosts veterinary student externships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Please forward CV and letter of interest to Kim at kimk@pvesc.com.
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care of Portland, Maine is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained dermatologist to join our multidisciplinary, highly client/patient-focused, specialty practice. PVESC is one of the largest 24/7 hospitals in the northeast and includes the specialties of internal medicine, surgery, critical care, oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, radiology, anesthesiology, and radioactive iodine therapy.
PVESC is equipped with color-flow ultrasound (3), video endoscopy, otoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, digital radiography, a full on-site laboratory, cold laser (2), PulseVet shockwave, PRP & stem cell therapy, and CT scanner and (soon) MRI. We also have a full array of critical care services and monitoring modalities.
PVESC has grown exponentially over the last twenty years and has earned a reputation of integrity, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary healthcare delivery. We are searching for a candidate to be an integral part of our supportive, energetic, passionate, and genial professional family. The successful candidate will work closely with our current dermatologist. PVESC encourages and embraces the development of professional “style,” with ample opportunity to customize your service. You will be supported by trained, licensed technicians, and supported by a compassionate and dedicated group of veterinary professionals.
Portland, Maine has been voted one of the “Top Ten Places to Live” by TripAdvisor. You will have ample time off to enjoy the coastline, islands, mountains, a working waterfront, art, 5-star restaurants, microbreweries, wineries, concerts, opera, theatre, and professional sports teams. It is a fabulous place to enjoy a work-life balance and family life!
Compensation:
For further information about the position, please email your letter of interest and CV to Kristine S. at krisitnes@pvesc.com.
PVESC’s next Continuing Education dinner event is scheduled for December 11, 2023, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.
More information will be posted in September, 2023!
Any questions, please call or email Kristine S., kristines@pvesc.com, 207-878-3121.
Schedule of Events
5:30pm-6:00pm: Check-in
6:00pm-6:45pm: Dinner and Dinner Lecture
6:45pm-7:00pm: DOOR PRIZES!
7:00pm-9:00pm: Veterinarian and Technician Lectures
PVESC is seeking a full-time licensed or experienced veterinary technician for overnight care in the ER department. We are looking for a technician with exceptional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, compassionate, a team player, and eager to learn new skills. Evening, overnights, and weekends have a generous shift differential.
We have a state-of-the-art facility with a 4 slice CT machine, digital radiology, two surgical suites, in-house Idexx lab machines, pulse-wave therapy, laser therapy, as well as advanced monitoring equipment.
We are staffed with a dedicated group of doctors and licensed veterinary technicians. Our large staff allows us to take a team approach to patient care. Values that guide us in patient care are compassion, kindness, respect, quality, and communication.
Benefits: We are committed to your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401K, disability insurance, PTO/sick time, and CE and uniform allowances.
Job Type: Full-time
If you are interested in furthering your career in veterinary medicine, please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Thank you to everyone who voted PVESC Best Veterinary Hospital in 2022 in Portland Radio Group’s BEST OF THE 207 contest. Our dedicated, hard-working, compassionate doctors and staff are overwhelmed and grateful for this honor.
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) of Portland, ME is looking for an experienced licensed veterinary surgical technician to join our growing surgery department. Our surgical technicians are responsible for all aspects of surgical nursing, performing diagnostics, administering and monitoring anesthesia, maintaining treatments, admitting and discharging patients, surgical assisting, post-op care and recovery, and client customer service. Experience in anesthesia and surgery is preferred. We focus on high-quality, supportive, and personalized care for our clients and their pets. You will be able to utilize your skills to the fullest.
Our busy surgery department has four board-certified surgeons, specializing in soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgery. We are a state-of-the-art facility with a 4 slice CT machine, digital radiology, two surgical suites, in-house laboratory suite, Pulse-Vet shockwave therapy, laser therapy, as well as advanced monitoring equipment.
Our new team member should possess exceptional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, compassionate, dependable, a team player, and eager to learn new skills. Our team members must lead by example and are held accountable for quality care and customer service. It is imperative that our surgical staff be able to interact well with the emergency team, as well as maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude. The ideal candidate must have a flexible schedule, and be available to work weekends. We are committed to and encourage your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, continuing education, 401K, disability insurance, and pet care discounts.
If you are interested in furthering your career in veterinary medicine, please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Job Type: Full-time
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is seeking two Emergency Client Coordinators to join our client and patient-focused multidisciplinary emergency and specialty practice. This is a newly developed position. PVESC is one of the largest 24/7 hospitals in the northeast and includes the specialties of surgery (5), internal medicine (4), critical care (2), oncology (2), ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, anesthesiology, neurology, radiology, and radioactive iodine therapy. PVESC has grown exponentially and has earned a reputation of integrity, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary health care delivery.
The Emergency Client Coordinator is a liaison position in our busy emergency department, helping the criticalists, emergency clinicians, technicians, client service representatives and clients in many integral ways, such as support with triage, handling the majority of client communication, and discharging patients. The perfect candidate will have great organization skills, love computers, and be able to communicate kindly, compassionately and effectively with clients, referring veterinary hospitals, and staff. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is required, technician knowledge is preferred, and strong customer service skills are important. This position is perfect for the experienced veterinary technician or assistant who is considering a change of pace. Generous sign on bonus commensurate with experience.
PVESC is committed to valuing you by offering a generous salary and extensive benefits plan, helping you to financial security. You will build friendships as part of a compassionate and supportive team . PVESC also believes in community outreach. For example, we host events such as Pet Rock in the Park, an annual outdoor pet-friendly event in Portland featuring live bands, pet rescues and shelters, food trucks, pet vendors, animal demonstrations, amazing raffle prizes, and much more, all to raise money for cancer research in companion animals. We also host continuing education dinner events for veterinarians and veterinary staff from all over Maine, sharing valuable information and eating great food.
Portland, Maine has been voted one of the “Top Ten Places to Live” by TripAdvisor. You will have ample time off to enjoy the coastline, islands, mountains, a working waterfront, art, 5-star restaurants, microbreweries, wineries, concerts, opera, theatre, and professional sports teams. It is a fabulous place to enjoy a work-life balance and family life!
If you are interested in furthering your career in veterinary medicine, please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Job Type: Full-time
PVESC has a full-time job opening for a licensed veterinary technician to join our growing Internal Medicine department. The perfect candidate will thrive in a quick paced environment, be great with client communication, enjoy computers, and be equally handy in appointments and procedures. If you are a seasoned professional in specialty medicine, or if you are currently in general medicine and interested in expanding your knowledge, then you may be the right candidate for this position.
PVESC is committed to valuing you by offering a substantial sign-on bonus, compensation commensurate with experience and degree, and an extensive benefits plan, helping you to financial security. You will build friendships as part of a compassionate and supportive team. PVESC also believes in community outreach. For example, we host events such as Pet Rock in the Park, an annual outdoor pet-friendly event in Portland featuring live bands, pet rescues, and shelters, food trucks, pet vendors, animal demonstrations, amazing raffle prizes, and much more, all to raise money for cancer research in companion animals. We also host continuing education dinner events for veterinarians and veterinary staff from all over Maine, sharing valuable information and eating great food.
If you are interested in joining our team, taking excellent care of our patients and clients, please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), with two locations in Portland, Maine, over 15 board-certified veterinary specialists, and emergency doctors, PVESC is proud to offer the highest quality veterinary referral and emergency medicine. Our specialties include surgery, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, emergency & critical care, and cardiology.
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care has openings for licensed veterinary technicians and experienced veterinary assistants in our busy emergency department. We are an emergency and specialty hospital with 15 specialty doctors and growing! The ideal candidates will be self-motivated, compassionate team players who are eager to work with our critical care specialists and experienced emergency doctors in our fast-paced hospital, all to help companion animals when they need it the most. We have many schedules to choose from, and we ask all emergency technicians to work a weekend day and some holidays. We offer sign-on bonuses commensurate with experience, and very generous salary and benefits. If you are interested in working with a team of amazing animal health care professionals and you want to help animals in their greatest moment of need, we would like to meet you! Please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Job Type: Full-time
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care of Portland, Maine is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained cardiologist to join our multidisciplinary, highly client/patient-focused specialty practice. PVESC is one of the largest 24/7 hospitals in the northeast and includes the specialties of internal medicine (4), surgery (5), critical care (2), oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, and anesthesiology.
Our facility is equipped with color-flow ultrasound (3), endoscopy, video endoscopy, otoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, digital radiography, full on-site laboratories, cold laser (2), PulseVet shockwave, PRP & stem cell therapy, Vimago GT30 CT scanner, GE MRI, and more. We also have a full array of critical care services and monitoring modalities.
PVESC has grown exponentially over the last twenty-plus years and has earned a reputation of integrity, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary health care delivery. We are searching for a candidate to be an integral part of our supportive, energetic, passionate, and genial professional family. PVESC encourages and embraces the development of professional “style,” with ample opportunity to customize your service. You will be supported by a dedicated team whose primary goal is patient well-being.
Portland, Maine has been voted one of the “Top Ten Places to Live” by TripAdvisor. You will have ample time off to enjoy the coastline, islands, mountains, a working waterfront, art, 5-star restaurants, microbreweries, wineries, concerts, opera, theatre, and professional sports teams. It is a fabulous place to enjoy a work-life balance and family life!
Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
For further information about the position, please feel free to call or email your CV and letter of interest to Kristine Suszczynski, kristines@pvesc.com
PVESC has a current opening for a full-time Client Service Representative in our specialty department. Our CSRs are an integral part of our practice, the first voice the client hears when they call to schedule an appointment, the last voice they hear as they are leaving. Through kindness, diligent attention to detail, intelligence, great computer skills, and the desire to help the client in every way possible, our CSRs strive to make the client’s experience the best it can be. If you think you have the right stuff to join our front line, taking excellent care of our clients and referring veterinarians, please forward your cover letter and resume. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and letter of interest to kristines@pvesc.com
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) offers the highest quality veterinary specialty referral and emergency medicine. We have two locations, both in Portland, Maine. Our specialties include surgery, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, emergency & critical care, cardiology. Emergency veterinary services are available 24/7/365.
As COVID-19 evolves, PVESC is reviewing multiple health organization recommendations to take precautions to protect you and your pets during this pandemic learn more about our policies.
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), with two locations in Portland, Maine is staffed with19 board-certified veterinary specialists and many experienced emergency doctors. PVESC is proud to offer the highest quality veterinary referral and emergency medicine. Our specialties include surgery, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, anesthesiology, emergency & critical care, and cardiology.
PVESC has two full-time openings for kennel assistants in our emergency department. The shifts are four 10-hour days,10am to 8pm, and include a weekend day. Part-time will also be considered. Kennel assistants help the hospital in many ways, including walking dogs outside, transporting patients in the hospital, cleaning kennels, helping maintain the general cleanliness of the treatment room, lobby and outpatient areas, washing food dishes and litter boxes, inventory stocking, laundry, and learning a general working knowledge of the emergency department and treatment room flow. If you are interested in joining our growing, multi-discipline specialty and emergency hospital, please forward your cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
If you think you have the right stuff to join our pharmacy team, taking excellent care of our clients and patients, please forward your cover letter and resume. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital or medical setting is helpful, but not necessary. Please forward cover letter and resume to kristines@pvesc.com.
Who we are: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is an emergency and specialty hospital staffed with 19 board-certified veterinary specialists and experienced emergency clinicians. Specialties include emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology and anesthesiology.
What we’re looking for: A veterinary technician specialist in ECC, licensed veterinary technician, or very experienced veterinary assistant to join our growing emergency team. This full-time evening shift position hours are 2pm to midnight, three weekday evenings and a minimum of one weekend shift. Part-time will also be considered.
Our large staff allows us to take a team approach to patient care. Values that guide us in patient care are compassion, kindness, respect, quality, and communication.
We are a state of the art facility with a new technology CT machine, MRI, digital radiology, three surgical suites, in-house IDEXX lab machines, ultrasound, endoscopy, pulse-wave therapy, laser therapy, advanced monitoring equipment and more.
We are looking for a technician with exceptional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn new skills. We offer generous shift differentials for evening, weekend and overnight hours.
Benefits: We are committed to your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, paid volunteer hours, bereavement pay, 401k contribution, continuing education allowance, pet care discounts, uniform allowance, and more. If you are interested in furthering your career in veterinary medicine, please email your resume and letter of
Benefits:
If you think you have the right stuff to join our pharmacy team, taking excellent care of our clients and patients, please forward your cover letter and resume. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital or medical setting is helpful, but not necessary. Please forward cover letter and resume to kristines@pvesc.com.