Surgical CVT — Advanced Veterinary Technician (4x10s)

Ethos Veterinary Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

License reimbursement

PTO

Pet Discount

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Sick Time

Job summary

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is seeking a skilled Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This role provides advanced nursing care for surgical patients and supports board-certified surgeons through pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative procedures.

You’ll work with a collaborative team across anesthesia and nursing, perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and maintain precise medical records.

Qualifications

• Current CVT license in NH required.
• 3-5 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong nursing skills including venipuncture, IV placement, meds, and samples.
• Experience monitoring sedated or anesthetized patients preferred.
• Able to work in fast-paced specialty/emergency environment.
• Fluent English; good organization and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical nursing care and patient monitoring.
• Assist with anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• Prepare sterile surgical suites and instruments.
• Support with diagnostics, imaging, and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams; communicate with clients.

Skills

CVT license verification

3-5 years experience

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Laboratory sample collection

Patient restraint & handling

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Willingness to train

Fear Free certification

RECOVER CPR training

VTS interest encouraged

Fluent English

Education

New Hampshire CVT license

Job description

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is seeking a skilled Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This role provides advanced nursing care for surgical patients and supports board-certified surgeons through pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative procedures.

You’ll work with a collaborative team across anesthesia and nursing, perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and maintain precise medical records.