Certified Veterinary Technician, Per Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health • Portsmouth, NH

9d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital as a Per Diem Emergency Veterinary Technician in Portsmouth, NH. Support our ER/ICU team while providing advanced nursing care for emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients. This is an as-needed, per diem role, offering flexibility to pick up open shifts as they become available, most of which will be 12 hours in length. Earn between $20 and $35 per hour, based on skills and credentials, with an additional $5/hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 12a – 7a.

Requirements

• CVT / LVT / RVT or VTNE Eligible required
• 1+ years of experience in a small animal hospital setting preferred
• Strong technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Positive, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork
• Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Nice To Haves

• Emergency or critical care experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients including surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care cases
• Triage incoming emergency patients and assess patient status quickly and efficiently
• Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and perform accurate dosage calculations
• Assist with patient stabilization and support life-saving procedures, including CPR
• Collect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging and patient monitoring
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency and specialty procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Monitor patient vitals, identify changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the attending veterinarian
• Educate clients at discharge regarding medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations with empathy and clarity
• Support a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment while contributing to daily workflow and patient care priorities

Benefits

• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed