Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Start your next chapter of veterinary excellence at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital! We are growing fast in our state-of-the-art facility in Portsmouth, NH and we're building the kind of team that sets the standard for excellence in veterinary care. We're looking for full-time Veterinary Technicians who are ready to grow, collaborate, and make an impact every single day.

Compensation

• $20$35/hour (based on skill level & credentialing)
• Shift Differential: +$5/hour (11p7a)

Grow your career: Technician roles available across departments below:

• Emergency/ICU ($1000 sign on bonus!)
• Internal Medicine (Up to $1,500 sign on bonus!)
• Neurology
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiology
• Cardiology

Benefits

• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Annual CE Allowance: Starting at $800 for licensed technicians and incremental increases based on total years credentialed.
• Hospital Sponsored CE: VetBloom and Scholarship opportunities
• Paid Vacation Time + Paid Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• VTS Mentorship and Certification Assistance
• Technician Licensure Reimbursement (does not come out of your CE allowance!)

Responsibilities

• Client Communication: Effectively gather accurate medical histories, clearly explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide thorough discharge instructions to ensure clients fully understand their pet's care.
• Advanced Medical Care: Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams, deliver diagnostics and treatments under veterinary supervision, interpret diagnostic results to support care planning, and provide advanced veterinary nursing care. Responsibilities include medication administration, advanced imaging and ultrasound support, anesthesia management, and emergency response including CPR (Hospital Sponsored RECOVER Certification provided to all employees!).
• Patient Care and Management: Manage patient flow from admission through discharge, ensure timely completion of procedures and treatment plans, and coordinate across other servicer and client care to support efficient patient admits, transfers, checkouts and client follow-up.
• Cross Service Collaboration: Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support team members across all services by communicating patient histories and assessment findings, supporting treatment plan development, and ensuring all care, treatments, and procedures are approved and implemented under veterinary direction.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough medical records by documenting all patient interactions, treatments, and procedures, creating client-facing documents such as discharge instructions and treatment plans, and ensuring all records are reviewed and approved by the supervising veterinarian.

Qualifications:

• Credentialed Veterinary Nurse/Technician in good standing
• Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) certification is a plus.
• Students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program and on track for credentialing are also encouraged to apply.
• 1-3 years working as a Veterinary Nurse/Technician in a clinical hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in medical record-keeping and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

About you: You're the kind of Veterinary Technician who:

• Brings an in-depth understanding and application of veterinary procedures, regulations, and policies, and the ability to stay updated on advancements in the field.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment where excellence patient care is the standard.
• Values a positive, respectful workplace culture and communicates clearly and professionally with both clients and team members through strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and professional growth, actively seeking mentorship and ongoing education to remain current with advances in veterinary medicine and best practices.