Ethos Veterinary Health·Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Deliver high-quality nursing care to emergency and critical care patients, including triage and life-saving procedures. Monitor patient vitals, maintain accurate medical records, and educate clients on home-care instructions.
Veterinary Technician, Emergency - CVT/LVT/RVT | $20–$35/hr | Sign-On Bonus Offered Location: Portsmouth, NH Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week Compensation: $20–$35/hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
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.
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 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.
Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email —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.
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.
Requires CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTNE eligibility with a preference for 1+ years of small animal hospital experience. Must possess strong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring and venipuncture, along with fluent English communication skills.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
