Senior Veterinary Technician (Overnights Required)

Newton Veterinary Hospital – Newton, NJ

Newton Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary technician with advanced emergency and ICU skills to join our overnight team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technician, preferably a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), who is confident working in emergency settings and providing advanced patient care overnight.

Schedule: Overnight shifts (start/end times, and days of the week can be flexible based on candidate's availability) 

Salary: $24-$40/hr +shift differential *See below for tech tier wages 

We are specifically looking for a technician who can:

• Support ICU and critical care patients
• Administer advanced treatments and monitor hospitalized cases
• Assist with emergency procedures and advanced ER surgeries (including GDV and abdominal emergencies)
• Work confidently in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strong clinical support to the team

Why Newton Veterinary Hospital

What sets us apart:

• Tiered Veterinary Technician Levels: We offer a structured career progression with three technician levels: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, each with Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced subcategories. Each level and section comes with specific wage brackets to ensure transparency in expectations and compensation.
• Level 1 - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced: Entry-level technician with growth potential, wage range: $24.00 - $26.00/hour
• Level 2 - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced: Solid experienced, more advanced skills with a focus on leadership and mentoring, wage range: $27.00 - $29.00/hour
• Level 3 - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced: Expert-level technician specializing in emergency, specialty, or advanced care, wage range: $30.00 - $32.00/hour
• *Licensed CVTs in the state of New Jersey wages will be 25% higher*
• Personalized Mentorship: Each technician is paired with a mentor to ensure timely growth. Regular check-ins with tailored development plans help you advance through the levels and develop your skills in line with your personal career goals
• Transparency in Expectations and Wages: With clearly defined expectations and growth milestones, you’ll know exactly what you need to achieve to reach the next level.
• Shift Differential for hours worked between 12:00am-7:00am

Skills & Requirements:

• Experienced veterinary technician (CVT/RVT preferred but not required based on experience)
• Strong emergency, ICU, and anesthesia knowledge
• Comfort working independently as a technician during overnight shifts with the support of present DVM
• Experience in emergency or specialty settings preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
• Physical ability to lift and restrain animals safely

Perks + Benefits:

Compensation: $27.00-$40.00 an hour to commensurate with experience, credentials, and skillset 

• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates 
• Paid Time Off:
  • Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates.
  • Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility. 
• Training & Development:
  • Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates.
  • Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
• Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates to ensure you’re equipped with professional attire.
• Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part-time and full-time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:
  • 6–8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD). 
  • An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP.
  • For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes: 
  • For Non-Birth Parent(s):6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.

Join a family of veterinary professionals as passionate about making a difference as you are!