Emergency​/ICU Veterinary Technician

ER/ICU Veterinary Technician (Portsmouth, NH)

Sign-on bonus: $1,000 (paid after 90 days of employment).

Join our team at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, a 24‑hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital dedicated to exceptional pet care.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic ER/ICU team, providing exceptional care to hospitalized and emergency patients.

• Three 12‑hour shifts per week, including one weekend shift.
• Two holidays per year.
• All team members participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

• Hourly rate $20–$35, depending on skills and credentials.
• Shift differential:
  Base + $5 for hours worked 12 a.m.–7 a.m.

• Deliver exceptional care to a wide range of patients, including emergency/critical care, postoperative surgical patients, internal medicine cases, ICU patients, urgent care, oncology, and ophthalmology.
• Triage patients efficiently, assess critical needs, and communicate timely updates to pet owners.
• Stabilize patients by placing IV catheters, administering and calculating medications/fluids, performing CPR when needed, and supporting lifesaving procedures.
• Perform diagnostics such as sample collection, imaging support, and monitoring equipment, while maintaining accurate medical records.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia or sedation during emergency and specialty procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Use critical‑thinking skills to monitor vital signs, identify changes in patient status, and report findings promptly to the attending doctor.
• Educate and support clients during discharge by explaining home‑care instructions, medications, and monitoring recommendations with empathy and clarity.

• Confident, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• CVT/LVT/RVT or VTNE Eligible is required.
• 1+ year of experience in a small‑animal hospital setting is preferred.
• Friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference.
• Positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture enthusiast.
• Proactive, diligent, and willing to jump in to help with day‑to‑day operations.
• Eager to continue enhancing skills and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team.
• Fluent English (speaking & reading) required.

• Sign‑on bonus paid after 90 days of employment.
• Continuing Education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday double time.
• Employee pet discount.
• 401(k).
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art, 24‑hour emergency and specialty facility committed to compassionate community care. Our collaborative, multi‑specialty team values every member and embraces growth, innovation, and excellence.

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Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.