Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $20–$35/hr | Sign-On Bonus Offered Location: Portsmouth, NH Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week

Join Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital as an Emergency Veterinary Technician and take the next step in your veterinary career. We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician to support our ER/ICU team in delivering exceptional care to hospitalized and emergency patients in a fast-paced specialty environment.

Whether you’re experienced in emergency medicine or looking to continue building advanced technical skills, this is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team while making a meaningful impact every shift. Students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $20–$35 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials
• $5/hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00am–7:00am
• Sign on bonus offered

Full-Time Benefits:

• Annual CE Allowance: Starting at $800 for licensed technicians and incremental increases based on total years credentialed
• Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement (does not come out of your CE allowance)
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician

Education

• Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support

• 16-Week VTNE Study Group

• Professional Development Assistance

• PTO + Sick Time

• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount

• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans

• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount

• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options

• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week

• Includes one weekend shift

• Two holidays per year

• Participation in on-call rotation as needed

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

Qualifications

• 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

• About Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

• Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital 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 radiology, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, linear accelerator, and advanced specialty and emergency care services. Our specialty teams work closely together to deliver seamless, personalized care while creating an environment where technicians are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. Port City is a place where your development is prioritized and your career can continue to evolve.

• Surrounding Areas Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and serves pets and families throughout the Seacoast region and beyond, including:

• Dover, NH & Exeter, NH

• Hampton, NH & Rochester, NH

• York, ME & Kittery, ME

• Kennebunk, ME & Portland, ME

• Manchester, NH & Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts communities

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• If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!