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Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health·Deerfield, Massachusetts

$20 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

The role involves working as an Emergency Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced environment, providing care for trauma, critical illness, and specialty cases across various departments like Emergency & Critical Care and Surgery. Technicians must actively participate in a collaborative team setting to ensure smooth hospital operations and deliver high-quality patient care.

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Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight | $20–$29.50/hr 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 VetBloom 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 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
  • 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 Located in South Deerfield, MA, VESH is accessible from many surrounding communities where experienced veterinary technicians commonly commute from, including:
  • Northampton, MA & Amherst, MA
  • Greenfield, MA & Hadley, MA
  • Easthampton, MA & Holyoke, MA
  • Springfield, MA & West Springfield, MA
  • Brattleboro, VT & Northern Connecticut communities

Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email Katelin.Shephard@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

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.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Requirements

Candidates must be confident, compassionate, dependable team players passionate about patient care and client service, with required fluency in English for speaking and reading. While specific credentialing (CVT/RVT/LVT) affects pay, the core requirement is the ability to thrive in an emergency setting and collaborate effectively.

  • Dependability
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Patient Care
  • Client Service
  • Emergency Medicine
  • English Fluency
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Trauma Care
  • CT Imaging
  • Advanced Diagnostics
  • Critical Illness Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $30/hr
Location
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Oct 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

Salary listed on 606 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Emergency vet tech roles remain selective in Massachusetts

Emergency overnight veterinary technician openings in Massachusetts tend to draw steady interest because hospitals need experienced clinical support for after-hours and critical cases. These roles are competitive when candidates bring strong nursing and anesthesia skills, plus CVT, LVT, or RVT certification and emergency or critical care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm shift expectations and overnight coverage before applying.

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