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

$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 monitoringFull technician skill utilization in ER/ICU casesCollecting thorough patient histories and performing physical examsVenipuncture and IV catheter placementHands-free radiology (associate safety is a top priority)Collaborating with doctors and technicians across all hospital servicesDelivering 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 CommitteeFun Scrub FridaysHospital food pantry to support teammates and communityOccasional pop-up food trucks featuring the best of BostonAn unforgettable Vet Tech Week and ongoing recognition throughout the year

Credentials & Growth

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferredStrong support for credentialing and advanced training for the right candidateOpportunities 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 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.