Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician | $20–$35/hr | Sign-On Bonus Offered
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple schedule options available
Compensation: $20–$35/hour + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential + Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Start your next chapter as a Veterinary Technician at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. Our growing emergency and specialty hospital is looking for CVTs, LVTs, RVTs, and license-eligible Veterinary Technicians who are ready to expand their skills, collaborate with experienced teams, and make an impact every day.

Whether you’re early in your veterinary career or an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to advance in specialty medicine, Port City offers opportunities across multiple departments with mentorship, advanced training, and career growth.

Grow Your Career: Technician Roles Available Across Departments below:

• Anesthesia
• Cardiology
• Emergency/ICU 
• Internal Medicine 
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiology
• Surgery

Compensation

• $20–$35/hour (based on skill level & credentialing)
• Shift Differential: +$5/hour (11p–7a)
• SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED FOR ALL DEPTS!

• 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.

• 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

• 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..

About Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
At 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 radiology
• CT
• Ultrasound
• Fluoroscopy
• Linear accelerator
• Advanced specialty and emergency care services

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• Hampton, NH & Rochester, NH
• York, ME & Kittery, ME
• Kennebunk, ME & Portland, ME
• Manchester, NH & Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts communities

Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!
Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.



About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos 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.

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