Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight
Location:
South Deerfield, MA
Schedule:
Full-Time | Four 9-hour shifts per week
Compensation: $20–$29.50/hour + Shift Differentials + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to build emergency and critical care skills while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team. Whether you're an experienced ER Veterinary Technician or looking to continue growing your skills in emergency medicine, this is an opportunity to work with advanced cases, expand your technical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on patients and clients every shift.
Compensation
- Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $20.00–$28.50/hour
- Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT): $24.00–$29.50/hour
- VTS compensation considered based on experience and credentials
Shift Differentials:
- Swing Shift (4:00pm–11:59pm): +$2.00/hour
- Overnight Shift (6:00pm–6:00am): +$2.50/hour
Full-Time Benefits:
- Continuing Education + Free Vet Bloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsor ships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options:
Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity - 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
Schedule
- Full-time Overnights
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming emergency patients and assist with patient intake
- Obtain patient histories and communicate clearly with clients and medical team
- Assist DVMs with diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, blood draws, and laboratory testing
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor anesthesia, sedation, and hospitalized patients
- Support imaging including radiographs and CT cases
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient charges
- Collaborate with emergency doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians to provide seamless patient care
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician experience required
- Emergency or critical care experience strongly preferred
- CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred, but not required
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and patient restraint
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for patient care and client service
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
About VESH South Deerfield
Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care. We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care. At VESH, you'll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning.
Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Serving South Deerfield & Surrounding Communities
- Northampton, MA & Amherst, MA
- Greenfield, MA & Hadley, MA
- Easthampton, MA & Holyoke, MA
- Springfield, MA & West Springfield, MA
- Brattleboro, VT & Northern Connecticut communities
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