Veterinary Technician, ICU Overnight

Location: South Deerfield, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Mid, and Overnight Options Available
Compensation: $24–$31/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 ICU team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech who enjoys emergency medicine, critical care, advanced nursing, and working hands‑on with hospitalized patients. Join a collaborative emergency and specialty animal hospital where you’ll work closely with doctors, Veterinary Technicians, and specialty teams while providing high-quality care for complex ICU and critical care cases.

• Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician: $24–$30/hour
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT): $26–$31/hour
• VTS compensation is higher based on experience and specialty certification

• Swings (4:00pm–11:59pm): +$2/hour
• Overnights (6:00pm–6:00am): +$2.50/hour

• 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

Full-time ICU Veterinary Technician schedules available:

• Overnights: Three 12-hour shifts
  7:00pm–7:00am
• Rotational
  
  Schedule:
  
  Combination of:
  • Days: 7:00am–7:00pm
  • Mid: 1:00pm–1:00am
  • Overnights: 7:00pm–7:00am

• 50% weekend availability required
• Open to one weekend day per week OR rotating full weekends (both days on one weekend, both off the next)

• Provide nursing care and continuous monitoring for ICU and hospitalized patients
• Obtain and record patient vitals, treatments, and assessments accurately
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Assist doctors with diagnostics, emergency procedures, and treatment plans
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation recovery as needed
• Perform laboratory sample collection and patient restraint
• Operate and support advanced monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with ER, ICU, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care
• Communicate effectively with doctors, technicians, and client care teams
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment space

We’re looking for Veterinary Technicians who are passionate about emergency medicine, patient care, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have:

• Veterinary Technician experience in emergency, ICU, or specialty practice preferred
• CVT, LVT, or RVT strongly preferred, but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical skills and confidence handling critical patients
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, patient-focused approach
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in emergency situations
• Desire to continue learning and growing clinically
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

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