Certified Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Portsmouth, NH

14d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is hiring Certified, Licensed, Registered, and license-eligible Veterinary Technicians for its emergency and specialty hospital. Positions are available across Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/ICU, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Surgery. The role offers mentorship, advanced training, and opportunities for professional and career growth, whether candidates are early in their veterinary careers or experienced in specialty medicine. Technicians provide patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and advanced veterinary nursing care under veterinary supervision. They support anesthesia, advanced imaging and ultrasound, emergency response, and CPR; communicate with clients about histories, procedures, treatment plans, and discharge instructions; coordinate patient care from admission through discharge; collaborate across services; and maintain accurate medical records subject to veterinarian review and approval. The hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility serving Portsmouth and the surrounding Seacoast region. Its technology includes digital radiology, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and a linear accelerator. The position is full-time, offers multiple schedule options, pays $20–$35 per hour based on skill level and credentialing, and includes a $5-per-hour differential for the 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shift and sign-on bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Credentialed Veterinary Nurse/Technician in good standing; license-eligible technicians are also invited to apply.
One to three years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse/Technician in a clinical hospital setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in medical record-keeping and documentation.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Students enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program and on track for credentialing are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) certification.
Interest in continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
Understanding of veterinary procedures, regulations, and policies, and the ability to stay current with advancements in the field.

Responsibilities

Gather accurate medical histories and explain procedures, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to clients.
Perform patient assessments and physical exams; deliver diagnostics and treatments under veterinary supervision; interpret diagnostic results; and provide advanced veterinary nursing care.
Administer medications and support advanced imaging, ultrasound, anesthesia management, and emergency response, including CPR.
Manage patient flow from admission through discharge and ensure timely completion of procedures and treatment plans.
Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, checkouts, and client follow-up across services and client care teams.
Collaborate with veterinarians and support team members, communicate patient histories and assessment findings, and support treatment-plan development.
Ensure care, treatments, and procedures are approved and implemented under veterinary direction.
Maintain accurate medical records of patient interactions, treatments, and procedures; prepare client-facing documents; and ensure records are reviewed and approved by the supervising veterinarian.

Benefits

Annual continuing education allowance starting at $800 for licensed technicians, with increases based on years credentialed.
Uniform allowance and free VetBloom access, including RACE-approved continuing education.
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement, separate from the CE 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.
Financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA options.
Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Sign-on bonus opportunities.
$5-per-hour overnight shift differential for 11 p.m.–7 a.m.