Registered Veterinary Technician - Night Shift

Galaxy Vets•St. John's, NL

2d•CA$29 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) position at Galaxy Vets Urgent Care & Walk-In in St. John's, NL, opening soon. This role is ideal for an RVT who prefers working during quieter overnight hours, focusing on monitoring hospitalized patients, administering treatments, and providing exceptional care when the hospital is closed to new arrivals. The focus is on the patients already in care, allowing for concentrated patient monitoring and nursing without the interruptions of new patients or walk-ins.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (in good standing)
Strong patient monitoring and nursing skills
Confidence recognizing changes in patient status
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
Strong communication and documentation skills
Genuine enjoyment of overnight work
Understanding that important patient care happens when nobody else is around

Responsibilities

Monitoring hospitalized patients
Administering treatments and medications
Tracking patient progress and reporting concerns
Providing nursing care and patient comfort
Updating medical records and treatment sheets
Recognizing changes early and escalating concerns appropriately
Being the calm, steady presence our patients need overnight
Monitoring hospitalized and recovering patients
Performing patient assessments throughout the night
Maintaining accurate medical records
Communicating patient updates to the daytime team
Supporting hospitalized surgical and medical cases
Maintaining a clean and organized treatment area
Helping ensure every patient receives exceptional care while their family sleeps