Overnight Veterinary Technician

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center, in Madison, WI is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency and Critical Care Team!

Snapshot of the Role:

As an Emergency team member, you will support the Emergency doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Our Emergency and Critical Care Technicians thrive in a fast-paced service, handle critical case, and enjoy the stimulating caseload. Our Technicians have the opportunity to sharpen and advance their technical skills every day.

• Triage and prioritize incoming emergency cases

• Coordinate ER flow by assigning clinicians and ensuring timely patient care

• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor critically ill or injured patients

• Place IV catheters, perform diagnostic testing, and administer treatments

• Assist in and monitor anesthesia for emergency procedures; manage patient recovery

• Support clinicians during exams, procedures, and diagnostic imaging (radiographs, labs)

• Communicate clearly with clients about patient status and discharge instructions

• Maintain accurate medical records, enter charges, and complete treatment sheets

• Collaborate with CSRs and team members to ensure a smooth client experience

• Maintain cleanliness, follow infection control protocols, and ensure proper patient restraint

• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development

About VCA

At VCA, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Schedule : Full-time opportunity, Overnight/3rd shift with rotating weekends.

Compensation: Pay range is $25 - 35/hr and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.?

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation,sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.

• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowanceand PTOfor credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.

• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along withVETGirland VIN subscriptions.

• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.

• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.

• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical skills make a difference in patient outcomes every day. Apply Today!

Location: 4902 East Broadway, Madison, WI 53716

If you are a current associate, you will 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