Surgery CVT

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Portsmouth, NH

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Join the Seacoast NH area’s premier veterinary surgical team at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital!

Are you a licensed Veterinary Technician ready to take your anesthetic skills to the next level? Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH is looking for a passionate, skilled technician to join our state-of-the-art Surgery Service! 

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive Pay: $22 - $35/hour based on skill assessment and anesthesia experience. Even higher for VTS!
    • Additional compensation opportunities through our volunteer ER anesthesia on-call service.
  • A Balanced Schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance with a four-day work week including a regularly scheduled weekend shifts and evening rotations.

Your Role: As a key member of our surgery team, you’ll: 

  • Guide clients and patients through their visits, working closely with our board certified surgeons and anesthesiologist ensuring exceptional care. 
  • Participate in patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and diverse array of cutting-edge procedures. 
  • Monitor anesthesia, sedations, and surgical protocols, including scrubbing in on life-changing and life-saving surgeries (individualized onboarding and skills development plan included). 
  • Serve as a patient advocate, providing compassionate care and ensuring their comfort and safety during their stay. 
  • Level up your imaging skills! Our team is diving into advanced diagnostic technology, including CT & C-arm imaging, to support cutting-edge orthopedic procedures.

Perks & Benefits: 

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
  • Short & long-term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, 401k with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential assistance from mental health and wellness to financial and legal consultation and LGBTQIA+ support
  • Up to 120 hours of Paid Vacation and an additional 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave in your first year
  • Generous Continuing Education Allowance and Uniform Allowance 
  • RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills 
  • Employee Pet Healthcare Discounts on services and through industry partners 
  • Continuing Education Scholarship Opportunities

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Currently active veterinary technician licensure (CVT, LVT, or VTS) 
  • At least 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
  • Anesthesia monitoring skills required (strong is preferred), radiographic technique knowledge, and a passion for delivering top-tier patient care. 
  • An ability to work both independently and within a team; a dedication to maintaining a positive, supportive hospital culture. 
  • Working knowledge of Ezyvet and/or Smartflow a plus.
  • Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

About Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
At Port City, we’re more than just a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital — we’re a close-knit team dedicated to delivering outstanding veterinary care and creating a truly collaborative work environment.

We are excited to share our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility equipped with digital radiology, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MRI and Linear Accelerator coming the fall of 2025.  But it's not just about the technology — it’s about our people and creating a culture of teamwork, collaboration and support to provide the highest level of personalized care for our patients.

Why Choose Port City?
Our surgical service is well-established and widely respected throughout the Seacoast for its commitment to excellence. You’ll work alongside Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons and anesthesiologist in a collaborative, learning-focused environment that’s setting a new standard for surgical care in the Seacoast NH region.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a meaningful career with a hospital that values your growth as much as the wellbeing of our patients. We actively support continued learning and professional development through in-hospital Technician Learning & Development programs and opportunities with Ethos Discovery and Ethos Science, our cutting-edge clinical research arm.

A Culture of Collaboration and Growth
Here, teamwork isn't just a buzzword — it's how we operate. Our specialty departments work hand-in-hand, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, thoughtful care. We believe that when you empower individuals, you elevate the entire team.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or ready to take your skills to the next level, Port City offers the support, mentorship, and leadership to help you thrive.

Join us and discover what it’s like to be part of a team that’s passionate, progressive, and always growing — together.

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.portcityvet.com.