Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Ponemah Veterinary Hospital; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Ponemah Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for a full-time position in Amherst, NH. The role offers a flexible hourly rate based on experience, with a 4-day workweek and rotating Saturdays.

Applicants should have CVT certification or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses, plus paid time off and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good work ethic.
• Physical ability to stand, kneel, squat, and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room appointments and patient care.
• Perform laboratory-related duties within your training and experience.
• Prepare patients and the clinical area for surgery.
• Assist with dentistry and monitor anesthesia.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Educate clients with friendliness and compassion.
• Assist with reception responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized patient-care and work areas.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to support high-quality medicine.
• Continue to learn and develop technical skills.

Education

Veterinary technician certification or veterinary assistant experience appropriate for the role

Job description

Who we are:

Ponemah Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Certified Veterinary Technician Status: Full-Time Salary: Flexible hourly rate based on experience Schedule: 4 days per week with rotating Saturdays Requirements: Strong communication and organizational skills, a good work ethic, and the physical ability to stand, kneel, squat, and lift up to 35 pounds

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

New Leadership. New Opportunities. Plenty of Room to Grow.

An exciting opportunity awaits! We’re under new leadership and looking to expand our already amazing team with a Certified Veterinary Technician who wants to make a difference for patients, clients, and the people they work alongside.

We’re proud to be AAHA accredited, and our team includes Fear Free Certified Professionals. We’re committed to thorough, organized, high-quality medicine while creating a compassionate experience for the pets and people who trust us with their care.

Our veterinary nurses are actively involved in the practice and have opportunities to learn, use, and develop their skills in a variety of areas. If you’re highly motivated, team-oriented, organized, and enjoy working with both people and animals, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians (CVT) Love Working Here

• An exciting opportunity to join a practice under new leadership
• An AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high-quality medicine and care
• A team that includes Fear Free Certified Professionals
• Hands-on opportunities to use and strengthen your veterinary skills
• Exposure to dental radiography, laser therapy, laser surgery, digital radiography, and more
• A practice where veterinary nurses are involved in day-to-day operations
• Opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills
• An organized environment that values thorough patient care
• The chance to make a meaningful difference for patients and clients
• A team-oriented workplace where communication, compassion, and a strong work ethic matter

What Veterinary Technicians (CVT) Do

As a Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an active role in patient care and the practice's daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting exam room appointments and patient care
• Performing laboratory-related duties within your training and experience
• Preparing patients and the clinical area for surgery
• Assisting with dentistry
• Monitoring anesthesia
• Placing IV catheters and performing phlebotomy
• Educating clients with friendliness, clarity, and compassion
• Assisting with reception responsibilities as needed
• Maintaining clean, organized patient-care and work areas
• Providing compassionate care to clients and patients
• Collaborating with the veterinary team to support thorough, high-quality medicine
• Continuing to learn and develop your technical skills

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is motivated to contribute, eager to learn, and comfortable being an active member of the veterinary team.

You’ll bring:

• Veterinary technician certification or veterinary assistant experience appropriate for the role
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational skills
• A dependable work ethic
• A highly motivated and team-oriented approach
• Comfort working with both people and animals
• Friendliness and compassion when caring for patients and interacting with clients
• IV catheter placement and phlebotomy skills
• A willingness to learn and develop additional technical skills
• The ability to help in different areas of the practice when needed
• The physical ability to stand, kneel, squat, and lift up to 35 pounds as required to perform the position

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

This is an opportunity to do more than simply get through a task list.

Our veterinary nurses are involved in the workings of the practice, giving you opportunities to use the skills you already have while continuing to build new ones. Depending on your experience and training, you may have the chance to develop skills in dental radiography, laser therapy, laser surgery assistance, digital radiography, and more.

You’ll be part of an organized practice that takes pride in being thorough and delivering high-quality medicine. Most importantly, you can go home knowing the work you did made a difference for a patient, a client, or a teammate.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re highly motivated, team-oriented, and looking for a veterinary practice where you can use your skills, develop new ones, and take pride in the quality of care you help provide, we’d love to consider you for this opportunity.

Bring your experience, your compassion, and your willingness to grow. We’ll give you opportunities to put those qualities to work for patients and clients every day.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.