Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet • Portsmouth, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lafayette Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician to join its fast-paced team in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The hospital provides general practice, walk-in, urgent care, and emergency services while maintaining a high standard of patient care. The position involves rooming patients, assisting with surgery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, and taking X-rays with proper positioning. The technician is also expected to support client education and contribute as a positive, collaborative team member. The hospital encourages continuing skill development and offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth within AmeriVet. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; it is closed Sundays. The role offers 30–40 hours per week, with a flexible four- or five-day schedule and mandatory rotating Saturday shifts. Pay is $20–$26 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years in the veterinary industry is preferred.
• Experience with surgical and anesthetic cases is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary industry tools and equipment.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Belief in the importance of client education.
• Compassion toward patients and clients.
• Motivation to learn new skills.
• Positive and supportive approach as a team player.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Confidence in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, and performing X-rays with proper positioning.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years in the veterinary industry.
• Experience with surgical and anesthetic cases.

Responsibilities

• Room patients.
• Assist in surgery and care for surgical and anesthetic cases.
• Place IV catheters.
• Draw blood and run bloodwork.
• Perform X-rays using proper positioning.
• Support client education.
• Handle and restrain animals appropriately.
• Contribute as a positive, supportive team member.
• Continue developing veterinary skills through available career-development opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule with a four- or five-day work week.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Career development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Health and wellness initiatives.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• Internal pet service discounts.
• External referral lab discounts.
• Performance bonuses.
• Student loan assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Supportive, collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed