Certified Veterinary Technician
Ethos Veterinary Health•Portsmouth, NH
•$20 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs, LVTs, RVTs) or license-eligible Veterinary Technicians to join their growing emergency and specialty hospital. This role offers opportunities to expand skills, collaborate with experienced teams, and make an impact. The hospital provides opportunities across multiple departments with mentorship, advanced training, and career growth, catering to both early-career technicians and those looking to advance in specialty medicine.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Nurse/Technician in good standing
- 1-3 years working as a Veterinary Nurse/Technician in a clinical hospital setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient 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 skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) certification is a plus.
- Students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program and on track for credentialing are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Effectively gather accurate medical histories, clearly explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide thorough discharge instructions to ensure clients fully understand their pet’s care.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams, deliver diagnostics and treatments under veterinary supervision, interpret diagnostic results to support care planning, and provide advanced veterinary nursing care, including medication administration, advanced imaging and ultrasound support, anesthesia management, and emergency response including CPR.
- Manage patient flow from admission through discharge, ensure timely completion of procedures and treatment plans, and coordinate across other services and client care to support efficient patient admits, transfers, checkouts and client follow-up.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support team members across all services by communicating patient histories and assessment findings, supporting treatment plan development, and ensuring all care, treatments, and procedures are approved and implemented under veterinary direction.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records by documenting all patient interactions, treatments, and procedures, creating client-facing documents such as discharge instructions and treatment plans, and ensuring all records are reviewed and approved by the supervising veterinarian.
Benefits
- Annual CE Allowance: Starting at $800 for licensed technicians and incremental increases based on total years credentialed
- Uniform Allowance
- Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships
- VTNE reimbursement
- VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Pet Discount
- Exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA/FSA Options
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- $1000 sign on bonus for Emergency/ICU
- Up to $1,500 sign on bonus for Internal Medicine
- $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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