Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

Job overview

The Urgent Care Veterinary Technician role is onsite in Nashua, NH; compensation is $22.68–$30.80 per hour. The position supports urgent care at Animal Medical Center of New England, an emergency and specialty hospital providing advanced veterinary care. The technician provides nursing and procedural support for animal patients, helping the veterinary team assess, treat, monitor, and discharge patients. Accurate records, safe handling, clean clinical areas, and communication with pet owners support continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Examine patients and review care plans and records
• complete laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
• take vital signs, collect samples, administer medications and vaccines, and bandage wounds
• assist with examinations and operations
• obtain and verify medications
• feed and monitor patients and clean rooms, cages, and equipment
• fill prescriptions and document controlled drugs as directed
• sterilize instruments and sanitize clinical areas
• maintain medical records, equipment, and inventory
• communicate patient status to owners as directed
• and release pets as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary technician

urgent care

veterinary hospital

animal patient care

venipuncture

ivc placement

radiographs

bls/als/cpr

rotating weekends

nashua nh

petvet care centers

$22.68–$30.80/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• Calm app and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

Full-time schedule of three shifts per week, 7:45 a.m.–8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and one major and one minor holiday required. Requires 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience and ability to perform venipuncture, place IVCs, take radiographs, and perform BLS/ALS/CPR. Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 may be available based on experience as a credentialed veterinary technician.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.