Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician — Emergency Care

VCA Animal Hospitals; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Free mental health support

Headspace subscription

Paid time off

Competitive shift differential

Job summary

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our ICU team. In this role, you'll work side by side with veterinarians and technicians to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors.

If you're passionate about animal care and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $32.00 per hour, with shift differentials of $2 for weekdays

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians and technicians during emergency procedures.
• Ability to monitor hospitalized patients overnight.
• Capable of preparing treatment areas and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Strong communication with overnight team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Restraints and handles patients safely during triage, treatment, and emergency procedures.
• Monitors hospitalized patients overnight and reports changes to the veterinary team.
• Assists technicians and veterinarians during emergency treatments, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Prepares treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment, maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile environment.
• Supports patient husbandry for hospitalized and recumbent patients—feeding, walking, cage cleaning, bedding changes, and comfort care.
• Assists with sample collection and basic lab test setup under supervision.
• Keeps accurate patient records and communicates with the overnight technician and veterinarian team.
• Assists with client communication and patient intake/discharge during overnight hours.

Skills

Patient handling

Emergency care

Hospital operations

Team communication

Record keeping

Overnight vigilance

Job description

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our ICU team. In this role, you'll work side by side with veterinarians and technicians to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors.

If you're passionate about animal care and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $32.00 per hour, with shift differentials of $2 for weekdays