Licensed Veterinary Technician Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is seeking a compassionate, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its overnight ER/ICU team. This hands-on role supports patient care, treatment, anesthesia, surgery, triage, critical care, and emergency procedures. Overnight work involves high-acuity cases, a smaller team, increased autonomy, shift differential pay, and a focused environment between emergencies. The position is based at a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Portage, Michigan. The AAHA-accredited hospital provides experience across emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, and surgery. Technicians work alongside board-certified specialists and the emergency team, using advanced technology in a collaborative setting that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and continued clinical development. The team meets frequently and values associate input. The role is full-time, scheduled as three 12-hour overnight shifts. Compensation is $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid at 30 days and requires a 12-month retention period.

Requirements

The role is intended for a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) or a technician in training.
Compensation depends in part on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Ability to work overnight shifts in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital.
Ability to maintain composure and sound clinical judgment under pressure and work with greater independence.
Clear, efficient communication and accurate medical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with emergency and critical care, triage, anesthesia, surgery assistance, and emergency procedures.
Motivation to continue learning and develop technical skills in emergency and specialty medicine.
Positive attitude, willingness to bring ideas forward, adaptability, and commitment to supporting the team.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming emergency patients by assessing severity and prioritizing care.
Continuously monitor critical patients overnight, provide scheduled treatments, track vital signs, and identify signs of deterioration.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluid therapy and CRIs for critically ill patients.
Assist with stabilization and emergency procedures, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and wound management.
Administer medications according to veterinarian orders, including emergency drugs and controlled substances, and document their administration carefully.
Perform and assist with overnight diagnostics, including radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing.
Manage recumbent and hospitalized ICU patients, including turning, padding, bladder management, and nutritional support.
Maintain composure and sound clinical judgment under pressure, often with a smaller overnight team and greater independence.
Communicate clearly with the overnight veterinarian and team, providing timely updates on evolving cases.
Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and provide a seamless handoff to the day team.
Contribute ideas and participate in a team that meets frequently.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid at 30 days with a mandatory 12-month retention period.
Shift differential pay.
$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 Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary subscriptions, plus VETgirl savings.
Unlimited access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Paid vacation and paid sick days.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
Paid bereavement days.
Free mental health support through the 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.
Multiple flexible health insurance plans.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.