Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician, EmergencyJoin Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital as a Per Diem Emergency Veterinary Technician in Portsmouth, NH. Support our ER/ICU team while providing advanced nursing care for emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients.If you're a skilled CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTNE-eligible Veterinary Technician looking to continue growing your emergency and critical care experience while maintaining schedule flexibility, we'd love to meet you.Schedule: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.Compensation:Earn between $20 and $35 per hour, based on skills and credentials.Shift Differential: Base + $5 for any hours worked between 12a – 7aResponsibilities:Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients including surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care casesTriage incoming emergency patients and assess patient status quickly and efficientlyPlace IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and perform accurate dosage calculationsAssist with patient stabilization and support life-saving procedures, including CPRCollect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging and patient monitoringInduce and monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency and specialty proceduresMaintain detailed and accurate medical recordsMonitor patient vitals, identify changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the attending veterinarianEducate clients at discharge regarding medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations with empathy and claritySupport a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment while contributing to daily workflow and patient care prioritiesQualifications:CVT / LVT / RVT or VTNE Eligible required1+ years of experience in a small animal hospital setting preferredEmergency or critical care experience is a plusStrong technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing careAbility to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environmentStrong communication skills with both clients and team membersPositive, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamworkEagerness to continue learning and growing professionallyFluent English speaking and reading skills requiredAbout Port City Veterinary Referral HospitalAt Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, we're more than a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital—we're a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and continued professional growth. Our state-of-the-art hospital in Portsmouth is equipped with advanced technology including:Digital radiologyCTUltrasoundFluoroscopyLinear acceleratorAdvanced specialty and emergency care servicesOur specialty teams work closely together to deliver seamless, personalized care while creating an environment where technicians are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical skills, pursue specialty interests, or grow into new opportunities, Port City is a place where your development is prioritized and your career can continue to evolve.Surrounding AreasDover, NH & Exeter, NHHampton, NH & Rochester, NHYork, ME & Kittery, MEKennebunk, ME & Portland, MEManchester, NH & Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts communitiesAbout Ethos Veterinary HealthEthos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.Join UsAt Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.