Certified Veterinary Technician, Overnight

Veterinary Technician, Overnight - CVT/LVT/RVT | $20–$35/hr | Sign-On Bonus Offered
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Schedule: Full-Time | Overnight | Three 12-hour shifts
Compensation: $20–$35/hour + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential + Sign-On Bonus

Join Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital as a full-time Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician in Portsmouth, NH. Support our ER/ICU team while providing advanced patient care for emergency, critical care, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced specialty environment.

Whether you’re an experienced CVT, LVT, or RVT in emergency medicine or looking to continue building advanced Veterinary Technician 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.

Compensation                                                                                                                                                      

• $20–$35 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials
• Sign-On Bonus!
• $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
• 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

• Overnight, Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Includes one weekend shift
• Two holidays per year
• Participation in on-call rotation as needed

• 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
• Assist with patient stabilization 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

• 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,