Overnight Veterinary Technician
About The Position
We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll provide critical care and monitoring for hospitalized and emergency patients during overnight hours, ensuring their comfort and safety when our clinic is otherwise quiet. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a patient care position and prefers overnight hours. Our technicians play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care, supporting our veterinarians, advocating for patients, and providing exceptional service to our clients. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment, we would love to hear from you. Sign-On Bonus Available!
Requirements
- Prior experience in a veterinary hospital, emergency clinic, or animal ER setting required
- Comfortable working independently overnight with minimal supervision
- Proficient in restraint, IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, and medication administration
- Ability to stay calm and think clearly during emergency situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Physical ability to lift/move animals and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- Availability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Must be able to ambulate/move 90% of time
- Must be able to move supplies and patients up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to use Fear-Free techniques to restrain patients
- Ability to work in a hospital setting, which includes: Exposure to potential caustic agents, medical grade radiation, and cleaning products, Exposure to zoonotic diseases and wounds potentially inflicted by patients, Exposure to moderate to loud noises (such as barking)
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred
- Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred; candidates with equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
- Familiarity with EzyVet or similar veterinary software a plus
Responsibilities
- Monitor hospitalized patients' vital signs, comfort, and recovery status throughout the overnight shift
- Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
- Respond to emergency cases, assisting veterinarians with triage, diagnostics, and treatment
- Perform routine technical duties: placing IV catheters, drawing blood, running lab work, and assisting with radiology
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment logs
- Keep kennels, treatment areas, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked
- Communicate patient status updates to the incoming day shift team
- Provide comfort and reassurance to anxious or critical patients
- Assist with CPR and emergency stabilization procedures as needed
- Other duties as assigned or required
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Additional ancillary benefits (identity theft protection, prepaid legal, etc.)
- Paid time off
- Scrub allowance
- Continuing education allowance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee pet care discounts
- 401(k) or retirement plan
- Sign-On Bonus Available!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
