Overnight Veterinary Technician - Newton Veterinary Hospital - NJ

Overview

Senior Veterinary Technician (Overnights Required)
Newton Veterinary Hospital – Newton, NJ

Newton Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary technician with advanced emergency and ICU skills to join our overnight team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technician, preferably a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), who is confident working in emergency settings and providing advanced patient care overnight.

Schedule: Overnight shifts (start/end times, and days of the week can be flexible based on candidate s availability)

Salary: $24-$40/hr + shift differential. See below for tech tier wages.

We are specifically looking for a technician who can:

• Support ICU and critical care patients
• Administer advanced treatments and monitor hospitalized cases
• Assist with emergency procedures and advanced ER surgeries (including GDV and abdominal emergencies)
• Work confidently in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strong clinical support to the team

We’re here for the animals. And we’re here for you! At Newton Veterinary Hospital, we understand the passion you bring to your work. We believe in rewarding that dedication with industry-leading benefits, a positive, teamwork-driven culture, and a clear path for career advancement through our Tiered Veterinary Technician Levels. We’re committed to providing our full-time and part-time technicians with the resources and mentorship they need to grow both personally and professionally.

We are a full-service small animal emergency and general practice hospital. Since 2001, we’ve been providing the highest level of care for our patients. Our facility includes in-house laboratory services, digital radiography, dental radiography, Liga Sure, and ultrasound. We foster a supportive, learning environment with a team of skilled veterinary professionals who work together to provide exceptional patient care.

We offer a 24/7 emergency referral center in addition to general practice services. Whether you’re interested in surgery, dentistry, emergency care, or general practice, we have opportunities to learn and grow at our hospital.

• Tiered Veterinary Technician Levels:
  Three technician levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level
  3) with Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced subcategories and wage brackets for transparency.
• Level 1 – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced:
  Entry-level technician with growth potential, wage range: $24.00 - $26.00/hour
• Level 2 – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced:
  More experienced with leadership and mentoring, wage range: $27.00 - $29.00/hour
• Level 3 – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced:
  Expert-level technician specializing in emergency, specialty, or advanced care, wage range: $30.00 - $32.00/hour
• * Licensed CVTs in the state of New Jersey wages will be 25% higher*
• Personalized Mentorship:
  Each technician is paired with a mentor to ensure timely growth with regular check-ins and tailored development plans
• Transparency in Expectations and Wages:
  Clearly defined expectations and growth milestones
• Shift Differential for hours worked between 12:00am-7:00am

• Experienced veterinary technician (CVT/RVT preferred but not required based on experience)
• Strong emergency, ICU, and anesthesia knowledge
• Comfort working independently as a technician during overnight shifts with support of a present DVM
• Experience in emergency or specialty settings preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
• Physical ability to lift and restrain animals safely

Compensation: $27.00-$40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, credentials, and skillset

• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance with optional AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off:
  Four weeks of PTO for full-time teammates; two floating holidays
• Training & Development:
  Continuing education opportunities; personalized development programs with regular check-ins
• Tuition Assistance:
  Support for paying off…