Veterinary Technician, Per Diem

**Veterinary Technician, Emergency - CVT/LVT/RVT | $20–$35/hr** **Location:** Portsmouth, NH **Schedule:** Per Diem | As-needed shifts **Compensation:** $20–$35/hour + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential Join **Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital** as a Per Diem Emergency Veterinary Technician in Portsmouth, NH. Support our ER/ICU team while providing advanced nursing care for emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients. If you’re a skilled CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTNE-eligible Veterinary Technician looking to continue growing your emergency and critical care experience while maintaining schedule flexibility, we’d love to meet you. **Schedule:** - This is an **as-needed, per diem role**. You’ll have the flexibility to pick up open shifts as they become available; most will be **12 hours** in length. **Compensation:** - Earn between **$20 and $35 per hour**, based on skills and credentials. - **Shift Differential:** Base + $5 for any hours worked between 12a – 7a **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 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 radiology - CT - Ultrasound - Fluoroscopy - Linear accelerator - Advanced 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, NH - Hampton, NH & Rochester, NH - York, ME & Kittery, ME - Kennebunk, ME & Portland, ME - Manchester, NH & Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts communities **Know Someone Am…