Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

About the role

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency team.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency patients and assist with patient intake
• Absorb 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
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charges
• Collaborate with emergency doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians to provide seamless patient care

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician 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

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Vet Technician Education Sponsorships + 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
• 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
• Four 9-hour shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Swing Shift (4:00pm–11:59pm): +$2.00/hour
• Overnight Shift (6:00pm–6:00am): +$2.50/hour

Pay

• 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

Company Information

VESH offers 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.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.