Veterinary Technician, Per Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health • Portsmouth, NH

58d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our dynamic team on a per diem basis! You'll be at the forefront of providing exceptional care to our hospitalized and ER/ICU patients. This is an as-needed, per diem role. You’ll have the flexibility to pick up open shifts as they become available; most will be 12 hours in length. Earn between $20 and $35 per hour, based on skills and credentials. Shift Differential: Base + $5 for any hours worked between 12a – 7a.

Requirements

• CVT / LVT / RVT or VTNE Eligible required
• 1+ years of experience in a small animal hospital setting preferred
• Emergency or critical care experience is a plus
• Strong technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Positive, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork
• Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients including surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care cases
• Triage incoming emergency patients and assess patient status quickly and efficiently
• Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and perform accurate dosage calculations
• Assist with patient stabilization and support life-saving procedures, including CPR
• Collect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging and patient monitoring
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency and specialty procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Monitor patient vitals, identify changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the attending veterinarian
• Educate clients at discharge regarding medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations with empathy and clarity
• Support a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment while contributing to daily workflow and patient care priorities

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with employer match
• paid time off (including sick time)

What This Job Offers

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