Veterinary Technician, Emergency/ICU

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients including surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care cases
• Triage incoming emergency patients and assess patient status quickly and efficiently
• Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and perform accurate dosage calculations
• Absorb and support life-saving procedures, including CPR
• Collect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging and patient monitoring
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency and specialty procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Monitor patient vitals, identify changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the attending veterinarian
• Educate clients at discharge regarding medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations with empathy and clarity
• Support a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment while contributing to daily workflow and patient care priorities

Requirements

• CVT / LVT / RVT or VTNE Eligible required
• 1+ years of experience in a small animal hospital setting preferred
• Emergency or critical care experience is a plus
• Strong technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Positive, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Technical skills in patient care and emergency procedures
• Ability to handle high-stress situations

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus paid after 90 days of employment
• $5/hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00am–7:00am
• 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
• Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position available

Pay

$20–$35/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week, includes one weekend shift, two holidays per year, and participation in on-call rotation as needed

Additional Information

Surrounding Areas: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and surrounding communities 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

Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

Considered 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.

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.