Veterinary Technician, ICU

Ethos Discovery; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education + Free VetBloom

Shoe stipend & scrubs provided

License reimbursement

VTNE support

PTO + Sick Time

Employee referral bonuses

Pet discount & insurance discounts

Medical, dental, vision + HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA is recruiting a Veterinary Technician for ICU and emergency care. This full-time role offers hands-on experience with critical patients, advanced medicine, and a supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care and ongoing learning.

The position emphasizes developing ICU skills, performing nursing duties, and collaborating with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Emergency/ICU veterinary nursing experience required.
• CVT/LVT/RVT preferred; non-credentialed applicants encouraged.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced ER environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and ongoing monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Perform patient assessments including TPR, vital signs, and clinical monitoring.
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by DVMs.
• Monitor anesthesia, sedation, and recovery in ER/CCU patients.
• Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization of incoming ER patients.
• Place and maintain IV catheters; collect samples and run diagnostics.
• Assist with advanced imaging and specialty procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Provide compassionate communication and client support throughout patient care.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

ICU/critical care experience

Nursing care skills

Strong communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Non-credentialed applicants welcome

Job description

Veterinary Technician, ICU | $24–$31/hr + shift differentials

Location: West Springfield, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-hour shifts | Rotating days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation: $24–$31/hour + shift differentials

Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can grow your ICU and emergency skills while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team?

Join Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA. This fulltime Veterinary Technician opportunity offers hands‑on experience with emergency and critical care patients, advanced medicine, and a supportive team committed to exceptional patient care and continued learning.

Compensation

• Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $24–$30/hour
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT): $26–$31/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

• Full-Time, 12-hour shifts
• Rotating days and nights
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and ongoing monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients
• Perform patient assessments, including TPR, vital signs, and ongoing clinical monitoring
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by DVMs
• Monitor anesthesia, sedation, and recovery patients
• Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization of incoming ER and Critical Care patients
• Place and maintain IV catheters
• Collect laboratory samples and run diagnostics
• Assist with advanced imaging and specialty procedures as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Provide compassionate communication and support to clients throughout patient care
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams across the animal hospital

Qualifications

• Emergency, ICU, Critical Care, or specialty veterinary medicine experience preferred
• CVT, LVT, or RVT strongly preferred; experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong patient monitoring, nursing care, and technical skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty animal hospital
• Positive, dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Eager to learn and continue developing advanced Vet Tech skills
• Committed to excellent patient care and exceptional client service
• 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

Our hospital is located in West Springfield, MA, and draws talented veterinary professionals from throughout the region, including:

• 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.

Know Someone Amazing?

If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email [e-mail]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

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.

Join Us

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.