Certified Veterinary Technician Overnight

MARS Veterinary; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous hospital discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

VCA is seeking a skilled veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) to join our emergency and critical care team. The role emphasizes triage, monitoring ICU patients, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and supporting treatment plans for critically ill pets.

A strong focus on accurate documentation and medication administration is required, with opportunities for ongoing learning. The position offers full-time hours with 3 twelve-hour shifts, weekend and holiday differentials, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• CVT credential required or equivalent RVT/LVT accepted.
• ER/ICU experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor ICU patients and assist with stabilization.

Responsibilities

• ER/ICU triage of incoming emergencies with veterinary team.
• Monitor hospitalized ICU patients and track vitals across cases.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluids/CRIs.
• Assist with stabilization and treatment plans in real time.
• Administer medications per orders, including controlled substances, with documentation.
• Perform radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing.

Skills

CVT

RV T

ER/ICU care

Education

CVT credential

Job description

Compensation

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

• 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.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.