Per Diem Emergency/ICU Veterinary Technician, PCVRH

Ethos Veterinary Health • Portsmouth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technicians to join their dynamic team on a per diem basis. This role involves providing exceptional care to hospitalized and ER/ICU patients. The hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital with multiple specialty departments that collaborate seamlessly. They are committed to investing in team growth and development, offering abundant opportunities for technical and professional advancement under exceptional leadership. Ethos Veterinary Health, the parent company, is a premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually with state-of-the-art technology and an evidence-based approach.

Requirements

• CVT/LVT/RVT or VTNE Eligible is required
• 1+ years of experience in small animal hospital setting required
• Confident, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• Shares our same goals and values, someone that is friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference.
• Understands the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
• 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!
• Eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision
• a 401k with employer match
• paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees
• paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree