Veterinary Technician - ICU

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 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