Certified Veterinary Technician Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

VREC is an AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital and teaching hospital. The overnight ICU team works alongside board-certified specialists on complex, high-acuity cases, using state-of-the-art technology in a workplace that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and hands-on learning. The role is open to credentialed veterinary technicians (CVT, RVT, or LVT) and technicians in training. The position offers full-time work on three 12-hour shifts. Compensation is $33.00–$40.00 per hour, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. A $5,000 bonus is awarded at 30 days and requires a one-year commitment. Weekend and overnight differentials also apply.

Requirements

Compassionate, experienced veterinary technician; credentialed technicians (CVT, RVT, or LVT) and technicians in training are considered.
For the advertised CVT compensation and benefits, credentialed veterinary technician status is referenced; compensation depends on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Ability to perform or assist with ER/ICU triage, patient monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood draws, fluid therapy and CRIs, medication administration, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming emergency patients, assess severity, and prioritize care with the veterinary team.
Continuously monitor hospitalized ICU patients, track vital signs, and identify early signs of change across multiple cases.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluid therapy and CRIs for critical and recovering patients.
Assist with stabilization and treatment plans, adjusting care as patients progress.
Administer medications according to veterinarian orders, including controlled substances, and document them carefully.
Perform and assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing.
Participate in frequent team meetings and contribute ideas to help the team grow.
Work collaboratively, adapt to multiple responsibilities, and support the team.

Benefits

$5,000 bonus awarded at 30 days, with a one-year commitment required.
Weekend differential of $2 per hour from Friday at 6 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m.
Overnight differential of $1 per hour from Monday at 8 p.m. through Thursday at 8 a.m.
$750 annual continuing education allowance for credentialed veterinary technicians.
Up to 16 paid continuing education hours per year.
VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam and employer-paid test preparation.
Paid yearly NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts for Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program.
Free RACE-approved continuing education, training, and job-support webinars through Woof University.
Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus VETgirl savings.
Unlimited access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Paid vacation (two weeks for credentialed veterinary technicians) and paid sick days.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
Paid bereavement days.
Free mental health support through Cigna Life Assistance Program and Lyra.
Free Headspace subscription.
Hospital discounts for personal pets, including free vaccines.
Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to the employee's home.
Three pairs of scrubs per year.
401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options and multiple flexible health insurance plans.
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.