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Bolton Vet Hospital

Veterinary Technician - ER Overnight

Pay: $21–$32/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Bolton, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.

$45,544 / year median in Connecticut

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

We are currently looking for dedicated and hardworking veterinary technicians with emergency and nursing experience.

Pay range:

$21-$32/hour depending on level of experience, applicable degree and certification. The shift differential for overnight hours is 30%. So, for example, if your hourly rate is $22 your shift differential is $6.00. That means your rate during overnight hours is $28.00/hour. Oh, and just for working the Saturday overnight shift, you get an additional $125.00 as a premium.

About this job:

This job has everything; emergency medicine, weird foreign bodies, mystery wounds, spicy cats, unexpected C-sections and believe it or not, lots of laughs along the way. Bolton Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced, general and emergency practice with over 20 veterinarians on staff and a support team of over 100! We are proudly privately owned, and have been in operation since 1953. You will work with tenured, skilled technicians and veterinarians who uphold a high standard of care.

Requirements:

Experience should include: Running a code Anesthesia monitoring CRI's Managing a central line Emergency medicine & complex surgeries 2+ years nursing as inpatient, ER or ICU nurse Maybe you're not sure about making a move right now or have concerns about confidentiality. If that's case, have no fear! Call or text HR Manager Kate Gorton directly at 860-335-3241.

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Full-time Work Location:

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