Certified Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Certified Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia | $25–$35+/hour | Sign-On Bonus Offered Location: Portsmouth, NH Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $25–$35/hour | Higher base compensation for VTS credentials Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking an Certified Veterinary Technician, experience in anesthesia, to join our specialty and emergency team in Portsmouth, NH. This full-time CVT position offers the opportunity to provide advanced anesthetic care across Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Emergency/Critical Care while continuing to grow your anesthesia skills through structured training and mentorship. Compensation $25–$35/hourSign on bonus offered!Higher base compensation for VTS credentialsCompensation is based on experience, skills, and credentials Full-Time Benefits Annual CE Allowance: Starting at $800 for licensed technicians and incremental increases based on total years credentialedUniform 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 skillsVTS SupportProfessional Development AssistancePTO + Sick TimeEmployee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet DiscountAccess exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loansNVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance DiscountMedical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA OptionsInsurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity401(k) with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program Schedule Full-Time hours Responsibilities As an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, you will provide safe, attentive anesthetic and nursing care for surgical, medical, and emergency patients across multiple specialty services. Safely induce, maintain, monitor, and recover anesthetized patientsReview patient history, diagnostics, and anesthetic plans prior to proceduresCalculate and administer anesthetic medications, CRIs, and supportive therapiesMonitor anesthesia using advanced monitoring equipment and respond appropriately to patient changesMaintain accurate anesthetic and treatment recordsCollaborate closely with surgeons, specialists, and nursing staffAssist with advanced procedures, including orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, imaging procedures, and interventional proceduresProvide postoperative nursing care and pain managementApply strong Veterinary Technician nursing skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, medication administration, and patient careSupport patient safety initiatives and hospital standards of careParticipate in continuing education, anesthesia training, and competency development Port City is committed to developing skilled anesthesia Veterinary Technicians. CVTs with strong foundational Vet Tech skills who have limited advanced anesthesia experience are encouraged to apply and develop through structured technical onboarding, mentorship, anesthesia competency training, advanced case exposure, RECOVER certification support, and continuing education. Qualifications Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license in New Hampshire requiredGraduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology programMinimum 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a clinical settingStrong foundational technical nursing skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, medication administration, and patient careAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced specialty and emergency animal hospital environmentExcellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skillsCommitment to exceptional patient care and client serviceWillingness to participate in hospital-provided anesthesia training, mentorship, and competency development programsAdvanced anesthesia monitoring experience preferredStrong understanding of anesthetic drugs, analgesics, CRIs, and patient monitoring preferredSpecialty or referral hospital experience preferredRECOVER BLS and/or ALS certification preferredFear Free Certification preferredMechanical ventilation experience preferredExperience managing ASA III–V patients preferredVTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia, ECC, or Surgery—or candidates actively pursuing specialty certification—encouraged to applyFluent English speaking and reading skills required 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 radiologyCTUltrasoundFluoroscopyLinear acceleratorAdvanced 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, NHHampton, NH & Rochester, NHYork, ME & Kittery, MEKennebunk, ME & Portland, MEManchester, 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. 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.