Certified Veterinary Technician Overnight

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Continuing education allowance

Scholarships for Vet Tech programs

Job summary

Pet Services of Washington, P.S. seeks a compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician for our ICU Overnight team. This hands-on role uses advanced technology to care for high-acuity emergency patients alongside specialists.

We offer a $33.00–$40.00/hr compensation with weekend and overnight differentials, full-time schedule (3 twelve-hour shifts), and a culture that values teamwork, learning, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with current credentials.
• Experience in emergency/ICU settings strongly preferred.
• Able to work 3x12 hour shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming emergency patients, assessing severity and prioritizing care.
• Monitors ICU patients, tracking vitals and changes across cases.
• Places IV catheters, draws blood, manages fluids and CRIs.
• Assists with stabilization and treatment plans and adjusts care as needed.
• Administers medications per veterinarian orders, including controlled substances.
• Performs diagnostics - radiographs and point-of-care testing.

Skills

ER/ICU care

Vital signs monitoring

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Diagnostics & radiography

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

***5,000 Bonus, awarded at 30 days, and requires a 1 year commitment***

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day - and we know it.

We're looking for compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians to join our ICU Overnight team -we value your skills, respect your expertise, and give you the tools to actually use them. This is hands-on work where your training gets put to real use.

Since 1997, VREC has served as an AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital - and today, it's also a teaching hospital. VREC is home to the VCA Vet Tech Academy , where Credentialed Veterinary Technician students train alongside our associates, building real clinical skills in real time.

You'll be working alongside board-certified specialists on complex, high-acuity cases using state-of-the-art technology - in a hospital that values communication, teamwork, and hands-on learning as much as clinical skill.

Compensation: $33.00 - $40.00/hr, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

Weekend differential $2/hr beginning Friday at 6pm through Monday at 6am

Overnight differential $1/hr beginning Monday at 8pm through Thursday at 8am

Schedule: Full-time, (3)12 hour shifts

Learn more about us here: https://vcahospitals.com/veterinary-referral-and-emergency-center/hospital

What You'll Do

CVT Skills - ER/ICU

• Triages incoming emergency patients, assessing severity and prioritizing care alongside a full veterinary team
• Monitors hospitalized ICU patients continuously, tracking vitals and catching early signs of change across multiple ongoing cases
• Places IV catheters, draws blood, and manages fluid therapy and CRIs for critical and recovering patients
• Assists with stabilization and treatment plans, adjusting care in real time as patients progress
• Administers medications accurately per veterinarian orders, including controlled substances, with careful documentation
• Performs and assists with diagnostics - radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing

We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table - our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Growth & Education

• $750/year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
• Up to 16 paid continuing education hours per year
• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Time Off & Family Support

• Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement days

Health & Wellness

• Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)

Perks for You & Your Pets

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Compensation & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• ...and more!

Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country - but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.

We're genuinely invested in your career - not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your