Veterinary Technician Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals

Last Updated: 6/26/2026 11:32:25 PM

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Current Days Open
137
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$32.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
137
First Seen
2/10/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
6/26/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$32.00 (Hourly)
6/26/2026

Full Job Description

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our overnight team full time. We are a hybrid hospital and proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Our 18 doctor hospital serves our clients 24/7/365. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of patients in a specialty setting. We not only have a VTS in anesthesia and analgesia, and two VTS in emergency and critical care on site, but an incredible leadership team to support you in your career journey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who desires a challenge and the opportunity to grow and contribute with a collaborative team. We value exceptional client care and professionalism and are seeking like-minded individuals. We offer flexible schedules and individualized training and staff development. (Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view) https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 Duties Include: · Physical examinations and patient assessment · Intubation, anesthesia, and monitoring · IV fluid administration, CRI calculations · Hands-Free Radiology and CT diagnostic imaging Compensation: $26 - $32 / hour, dependent on experience and skill set. plus $2 ON differential Schedule: Swing, Overnights, Weekends. What Makes VCA Colonial Unique? Get ready to join a hospital that has the friendliest family feel yet! The symbol of Colonial AH has always been the pineapple. A symbol of warm welcomes, hospitality, and celebration. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. As a team, we often have pot luck lunches, weekend group hikes, and dont forget our annual holiday cookie competition that is out of this world! VCA Colonial is supported by a leadership team that is committed to your success. They are happy to help you succeed in reaching your goals, whether that be passing your VTNE and gaining licensure, collecting a caseload to obtain your VTS, or providing leadership training if you are on a supervisory path. The Benefits Continue to Grow! Leadership opportunities (career growth potential) Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification Free NAVTA membership $750 CE allowance Licensure tuition support and scholarships LVT license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage 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 Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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