Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. This full-time position offers a fast-paced environment, hands-on patient care, and the opportunity to work with advanced cases alongside a collaborative specialty team.

Schedule features four 9-hour shifts per week with a mix of day and second shifts; weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician experience required; emergency or critical care experience strongly preferred
• CVT/RVT/LVT preferred, but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Passion for teamwork, patient care, and delivering exceptional client service
• Ability to lift, restrain, and care for patients of varying sizes
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess incoming emergency patients
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation
• Perform laboratory testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
• Deliver compassionate client communication during urgent and emotional situations
• Maintain accurate medical records and support efficient workflow throughout the hospital
• Collaborate closely with technicians, assistants, CSRs, and DVMs across departments

Skills

Emergency experience

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Fluent English

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $20–$29.50/hr

Location: West Springfield, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Four 9-hour shifts per week

Compensation: $20–$29.50/hour + Shift Differentials + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech who enjoys fast-paced medicine, advanced cases, and hands-on patient care.

Whether you’re an experienced ER Veterinary Technician or looking to continue growing your skills in emergency and critical care medicine, this is an opportunity to expand your technical knowledge while working alongside a collaborative emergency and specialty team.

Compensation

• Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $20.00–$28.50/hour
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT): $24.00–$29.50/hour
• VTS compensation considered based on experience and credentials

Shift Differentials

• Swing Shift (4:00pm–11:59pm): +$2.00/hour
• Overnight Shift (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

• Anticipated schedule: four 9-hour shifts per week
• Combination of day and second shifts
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess incoming emergency patients
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation
• Perform laboratory testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
• Deliver compassionate client communication during urgent and emotional situations
• Maintain accurate medical records and support efficient workflow throughout the hospital
• Collaborate closely with technicians, assistants, CSRs, and DVMs across departments

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician experience required; emergency or critical care experience strongly preferred
• CVT/RVT/LVT preferred, but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Passion for teamwork, patient care, and delivering exceptional client service
• Ability to lift, restrain, and care for patients of varying sizes
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)

We are a 24-hour, VECCS Level 2 Certified, state-of-the-art Emergency + Specialty veterinary hospital.

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.

Surrounding Areas

• Springfield, MA & Chicopee, MA
• Holyoke, MA & Longmeadow, MA
• Agawam, MA & Northampton, MA
• Amherst, MA & Enfield, CT
• Suffield, CT & Hartford, CT

This location offers access to a broad veterinary talent market across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.

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.

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.