Veterinary Technician Emergency
VCA Animal Hospitals, Concord, NH, United States
VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital
We are seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our growing ER care team full time! Credentials desired but not required.
What Makes VCA CAVES Unique?
We work with local wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators to provide care to nature’s most wild and in‑need animals, including hawks, eagles, owls, turtles, fawns, opossums, wild turkeys, porcupines, snakes and more.
ER / ICU Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
Anesthesia procedural monitoring
Full technician skill utilization
Collecting patient histories and physical exams
Medication refills and pet parent communication
Proficient in medical calculations
Venipuncture / IVC placement
Hands‑free radiology (associate safety a top priority)
Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Providing compassionate care for all patients
Potential Schedule
Full‑time day, swing, or overnight available.
Compensation
$24–$35 per hour dependent on experience, skill set, and licensure status (VA, CVT).
Qualifications
Licensed veterinary technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) preferred but not required. Ability to work in a fast‑paced 24‑hour emergency environment.
Career Development and Specialties
We support advanced cases with CT and specialty departments such as Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, I‑131 and more. We provide support for full technician skill utilization and help staff pursue Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) programs.
The Culture at VCA CAVES
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a culture where questions are welcomed, training is the expectation and a work‑life balance is valued.
We also offer team events such as family fun summer Olympics, Halloween costume parties, scavenger hunt, holiday ugly sweater competition, and monthly pot‑luck dinners.
Benefits
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
Generous pay differential for overnight hours
Hefty discounts to VetGirl, Fear Free Certification
Free NAVTA membership
$750 CE allowance for credentialed technicians
Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities (LVT, CVT, RVT license reimbursement)
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
VTS career path financial support
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Infertility benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Free access to Plumbs and educational platforms such as Vetfolio
Why You Should Consider Us
This role is suited for experienced licensed techs, but we also provide developmental training for those just starting to advance their careers. Candidates should be positive, motivated, and willing to collaborate and adapt.
Potential Application Note
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.
Legal Notice
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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).
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We are seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our growing ER care team full time! Credentials desired but not required.
What Makes VCA CAVES Unique?
We work with local wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators to provide care to nature’s most wild and in‑need animals, including hawks, eagles, owls, turtles, fawns, opossums, wild turkeys, porcupines, snakes and more.
ER / ICU Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
Anesthesia procedural monitoring
Full technician skill utilization
Collecting patient histories and physical exams
Medication refills and pet parent communication
Proficient in medical calculations
Venipuncture / IVC placement
Hands‑free radiology (associate safety a top priority)
Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Providing compassionate care for all patients
Potential Schedule
Full‑time day, swing, or overnight available.
Compensation
$24–$35 per hour dependent on experience, skill set, and licensure status (VA, CVT).
Qualifications
Licensed veterinary technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) preferred but not required. Ability to work in a fast‑paced 24‑hour emergency environment.
Career Development and Specialties
We support advanced cases with CT and specialty departments such as Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, I‑131 and more. We provide support for full technician skill utilization and help staff pursue Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) programs.
The Culture at VCA CAVES
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a culture where questions are welcomed, training is the expectation and a work‑life balance is valued.
We also offer team events such as family fun summer Olympics, Halloween costume parties, scavenger hunt, holiday ugly sweater competition, and monthly pot‑luck dinners.
Benefits
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
Generous pay differential for overnight hours
Hefty discounts to VetGirl, Fear Free Certification
Free NAVTA membership
$750 CE allowance for credentialed technicians
Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities (LVT, CVT, RVT license reimbursement)
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
VTS career path financial support
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Infertility benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Free access to Plumbs and educational platforms such as Vetfolio
Why You Should Consider Us
This role is suited for experienced licensed techs, but we also provide developmental training for those just starting to advance their careers. Candidates should be positive, motivated, and willing to collaborate and adapt.
Potential Application Note
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.
Legal Notice
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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).
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