Certified Veterinary Technician Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Sick days

Parental leave

Employee discounts

CE opportunities

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician for the ICU Overnight team at VREC. This hands-on role rewards skilled triage, continuous ICU monitoring, IV placement, and assisted stabilization.

You’ll collaborate with board-certified specialists in a teaching hospital setting and support ongoing learning. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($33.00–$40.00/hr) with weekend and overnight differentials, full-time schedule (3)12-hour shifts, and extensive

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT licensure required or in good standing.
• Experience in ER/ICU settings preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency patients with the veterinary team.
• Monitor ICU inpatients and track vitals and changes.
• Place IV catheters and manage fluids and meds per orders.
• Assist with stabilization and treatment plans in real time.
• Administer medications accurately and document administration.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT licensure

Emergency ICU experience

Triaging emergencies

VITAL monitoring

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Job description

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

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

Whether you're a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or a technician in training, we want you using every skill you've worked hard to build:

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 future in this field actually matters to us.

Interested in this opportunity?

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com