Description

Veterinary Technician – Aroostook Animal Emergency Services
Location: Aroostook County, Maine
Schedule: Rotating Shifts | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Join our newly established veterinary emergency practice for small animals and exotics. We are looking for experienced technicians to help grow our team.

About the Role:

We’re seeking dedicated and skilled technicians to help us launch this exciting new facility. While licensure or certification is a plus, it is not required. Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Surgical monitoring

• In-house lab work

• Phlebotomy

• Triage

• Exotic animal handling

Current Operating Schedule

We are currently open Thursday through Sunday, with expanded hours planned as we grow our team.

Thursday: 4:00 PM – Midnight
Friday: 4:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday: 12:00 PM – Midnight
Sunday: 4:00 PM – Midnight
Our hours reflect our current staffing, as we are operating with a single veterinarian. As we bring on additional veterinarians and support staff, we anticipate extending both our hours and availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong work ethic and integrity

• Team-oriented attitude

• Passion for providing high-quality emergency care

What We Offer:

• Health insurance

• Paid continuing education (CE)

• Support for certification/licensing (if desired)

• Retirement investment options

• Opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking, community-focused hospital

Why Aroostook County?

Aroostook County offers a quieter lifestyle, affordable living, and a genuine sense of connection — both with nature and with your neighbors. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV trail riding, with ice fishing adding to the winter fun.

This region is also home to unique veterinary opportunities, such as involvement in the renowned Can-Am Crown sled dog races. The 250-mile race serves as a qualifier for the Iditarod, offering hands-on experience in high-performance working dog care and sports medicine that few locations can match.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can grow professionally while enjoying the quality of life that comes with living in northern Maine, we would love to hear from you. Whether you're exploring scenic trails, supporting your local community, or pursuing one-of-a-kind veterinary work, Aroostook County is a place where both career and lifestyle thrive.

Ready to Help Build Something Meaningful? Apply Today!

Salary is based on experience. Starting salary at $40,000.

Please direct all applications to [email protected].