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 **Full-Time Benefits:** - 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 **Schedule** - Overnight, Three 12-hour shifts per week - Includes one weekend shift - Two holidays per year - Participation in on-call rotation as needed **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 - 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 **Qualifications** - 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 - Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally - Fluent 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 an…