Lancaster Veterinary Specialties - Part Time Overnight Veterinary Assistant

Lancaster Veterinary Specialties • Lancaster, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Lancaster Veterinary Specialties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a specialty practice founded in 2012. Our team of highly trained doctors perform a vast array of specialized procedures for the surrounding area and beyond, striving to provide a world class experience for each referral we recieve. We offer cardiology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, and surgery services, and welcome experienced and new veterinary professionals excited to join a dynamic and collaborative team!
Part-Time Overnight Veterinary Technician
Lancaster Veterinary Specialties (LVS) – Lancaster, PA
Come grow and learn with us at Lancaster Veterinary Specialties (LVS) — a multi-specialty referral hospital where technicians are supported, mentored, and genuinely valued.
Are you a veterinary technician or experienced assistant looking to earn additional income in a supportive, drama-free environment — without sacrificing your daytime position?
If you’re looking for a calm overnight setting where your skills matter and your leadership team truly supports you, we’d love to meet you.
And yes — really:
No weekends. No holidays. No chaos. Just good medicine; good people; doing what they love to do!
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Part-Time Overnight Veterinary Technician to provide attentive, compassionate care for stable post-operative surgical patients.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has 2+ years of veterinary experience
Is confident working independently overnight
Wants consistent supplemental income
Thrives in a structured, respectful team environment
Schedule
Primarily 1 overnight shift per week
Typical shift: 6:00/6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (usually Tuesday night into Wednesday morning)
Start/end times can be slightly adjusted to accommodate your primary job
Even during weeks when no overnight patients are scheduled, you’ll still receive a guaranteed weekly base pay.
What You’ll Be Doing
Overnight patient care typically includes 1–4 stable post-op surgical patients.
This is a relaxed overnight environment — but we are looking for someone clinically strong, detail-oriented, and dependable.
Ready to Join Our Overnight Team?
If you’re excited to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive specialty setting while earning reliable extra income, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Please send your resume to:
[email protected]

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician, Non Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience required
• Proficient in core technical skills (venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Calm, self-directed, and reliable
• Team-oriented and professional

Nice To Haves

• Specialty experience is not required — we love to teach.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring post-operative surgery patients
• Administering medications
• Managing IV fluid therapy (Heska pumps)
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs (HR, RR, temp, CRT)
• Maintaining accurate nursing notes and morning handoffs
• Assisting with restraint for blood draws if needed
• Responding confidently and appropriately to any patient concerns

Benefits

• Guaranteed weekly base pay if we cancel the overnight shift regardless of hours worked.
• A true unicorn clinic: no gossip, no drama, just kind professionals who care about each other and our patients.
• Patient-centered, high-quality specialty medicine
• Predictable overnight structure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed