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Certified Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health·Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$20 - $35/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The veterinary technician will perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer treatments, and manage anesthesia while providing advanced nursing care. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and effectively communicating treatment plans and discharge instructions to clients.

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Veterinary Technician - CVT/LVT/RVT | $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:
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency/ICU
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Compensation
  • $20–$35/hour (based on skill level & credentialing)
  • Shift Differential: +$5/hour (11p–7a)
  • Sign on bonus offered for all depts!

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

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..

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

Our 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 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

Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email Katelin.Shephard@ethosvet.com—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.

Join Us At 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be a credentialed veterinary nurse or technician with 1-3 years of clinical hospital experience. Students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program are also encouraged to apply.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Medication Administration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Assessment
  • CPR
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Communication
  • Medical Documentation
  • Ultrasound Support
  • Anesthesia Management
  • Veterinary Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $35/hr
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Closes
Jul 28, 2026
Application
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Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

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