Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Portsmouth, NH

2d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking a skilled, compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician to support its Emergency and ICU team. The role provides nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients in a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Cases include surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care patients. Candidates with emergency medicine experience and students enrolled in accredited veterinary technology programs are encouraged to apply. The schedule is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, including one weekend shift and two holidays per year. Participation in an on-call rotation may be needed. Compensation is $20–$35 per hour based on experience, skills, and credentials, with a $5-per-hour differential for hours worked from midnight to 7:00 a.m. A sign-on bonus is offered. The hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is equipped with digital radiology, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and a linear accelerator. Its collaborative specialty teams support patient care, client service, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

CVT, LVT, or RVT credential, or eligibility to take the VTNE.
Strong technical skills in patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment.
Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
Positive, dependable, collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork.
Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a small animal hospital setting.
Emergency or critical care experience.
Enrollment in an accredited veterinary technology program.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients.
Triage incoming emergency patients and assess their status efficiently.
Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and calculate dosages accurately.
Assist with patient stabilization and 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 vital signs, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate findings to the attending veterinarian.
Educate clients at discharge about medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations.
Support a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment and contribute to daily workflow and patient-care priorities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus.
$5-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Annual continuing education allowance starting at $800 for licensed technicians, with increases based on years credentialed.
Uniform allowance and free VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education.
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement separate from the continuing education allowance.
RECOVER training for advanced CPR skills.
Veterinary technician education sponsorships, VTNE reimbursement, and VTS support.
16-week VTNE study group.
Professional development assistance.
PTO and sick time.
Employee referral bonuses and employee pet discount.
Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA/FSA options.
Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.