Veterinary Technician Overnight

Marsveterinary; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee pet discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading animal healthcare provider in Weymouth, MA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Technician. Join a dedicated team in a busy 24-hour hospital where you'll monitor patients, collaborate with doctors, and utilize your full technician skills. Competitive pay from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience, with generous benefits including medical, dental, and employee pet discounts. This role is vital for delivering high-quality emergency care when it matters most to patients.

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant veterinary technician credentials.
• Strong support for credentialing and advanced training available.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients under anesthesia during emergency procedures.
• Utilize full range of technician skills in ER/ICU cases.
• Collect detailed patient histories and perform exams.
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture.
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide patient care.

Skills

Procedural anesthesia monitoring

Full technician skill utilization in ER/ICU cases

Collecting thorough patient histories

Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

Collaborating with doctors

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)

Job description

Overview

VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Technician to join our thriving, collaborative team. We are a busy 24-hour emergency, referral, multi-specialty, and general practice hospital, and we’re looking for technicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are passionate about patient care.

If you’re motivated by learning, teamwork, and professional growth—and you love the challenge and rewards of overnight emergency medicine—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Compensation Highlights

Pay $20 - $30 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

• Generous overnight differential
• Additional weekend differential
• Pay based on experience and skill

Why You’ll Love Working Overnight at VCA South Shore

We strongly believe in training, development, and full utilization of technician skills. Our overnight team is supported, respected, and empowered to practice at the top of their license.

You’ll be part of a progressive, supportive, and inclusive culture where:

• Asking questions is encouraged
• Training is the expectation
• Your well-being truly matters

We even have an on-site social worker dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of our team—because caring for caregivers is a priority here.

ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Procedural anesthesia monitoring
• Full technician skill utilization in ER/ICU cases
• Collecting thorough patient histories and performing physical exams
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Hands-free radiology (associate safety is a top priority)
• Collaborating with doctors and technicians across all hospital services
• Delivering compassionate, high-quality care to critical and emergent patients

What Makes VCA South Shore Unique

We work hard—and we make sure to have fun, too:

• On-site Fun Committee
• Fun Scrub Fridays
• Hospital food pantry to support teammates and community
• Occasional pop-up food trucks featuring the best of Boston
• An unforgettable Vet Tech Week and ongoing recognition throughout the year

Credentials & Growth

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
• Strong support for credentialing and advanced training for the right candidate
• Opportunities to pursue VTS and other professional development goals

At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and we strive to be a place where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Join our overnight ER/ICU team and make a difference when patients need it most.

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

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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