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 full-time 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
As an ICU Veterinary Technician, you will: 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…