Emergency/ICU Veterinary Technician, Days

Ethos Veterinary Health•Portsmouth, NH

45d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your veterinary career to the next level? Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of providing exceptional care to our hospitalized and ER/ICU patients. Anticipated Schedule: Days Three 12-hour shifts, including one weekend shift, with two holidays per year. All team members participate in the on-call rotation as needed.

Requirements

CVT/LVT/RVT or VTNE Eligible is required
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in small animal hospital setting is preferred
It is incredibly important to our team to find the RIGHT fit. We want to find someone that shares our same goals and values, someone that is friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference.
You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
You’re not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet! A diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done!
You are eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional care to a wide range of patients, including emergency/critical care, postoperative surgical patients, internal medicine cases, ICU patients, Urgent Care, oncology, and ophthalmology.
Triage patients efficiently, assess critical needs, and communicate timely updates to pet owners throughout the process.
Stabilize patients by placing IV catheters, administering and calculating medications/fluids, performing CPR when needed, and supporting lifesaving procedures.
Perform diagnostics such as sample collection, imaging support, and monitoring equipment, while maintaining accurate and detailed medical records.
Induce and monitor anesthesia or sedation during emergency and specialty procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Use strong critical-thinking skills to monitor vital signs, identify changes in patient status, and report findings promptly to the attending doctor.
Educate and support clients during discharge by explaining home-care instructions, medications, and monitoring recommendations with empathy and clarity.