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Veterinary Technician, ICU Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health·Deerfield, Massachusetts

$22 - $29/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

As an ICU Veterinary Technician, you will provide critical care and support to pets in an emergency setting. You will work collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

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Veterinary Technician, ICU | $24–$31/hr 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.

Compensation • 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

Shift Differentials

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

Weekend Requirement

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

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

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $29/hr
Location
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Posted
May 5, 2026
Closes
Aug 3, 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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