Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty
About The Position
Friendship Hospital for Animals is seeking an experienced, credentialed veterinary technician to support its specialty teams overnight. The role provides compassionate nursing care to stable postoperative patients, presurgical patients, and medical boarders, working collaboratively with specialty services and the emergency team. Technicians use advanced clinical skills, monitor patients closely, maintain accurate medical records and an organized ward, and communicate compassionately with pet owners. The position also includes mentoring technicians, assistants, and trainees and helping foster clinical learning and excellence. This is a full- or part-time overnight position with 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday. There are no weekends or on-call shifts. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT), or credentials eligible for D.C. licensure.
- Previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized veterinary patients.
- Strong technical skills and sound clinical judgment.
- Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Proficiency in dosage calculation, medication administration, patient monitoring, and medical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- RECOVER certification.
- VTS (ECC).
- Fear Free Certification.
- Leadership or mentorship experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care to stable postoperative patients, presurgical patients, and medical boarders.
- Collaborate with specialty services and the emergency team.
- Use advanced technical skills, including vascular access, CRIs, and fluid therapy, as needed for patient care.
- Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.
- Monitor patients for subtle changes and advocate for them when appropriate.
- Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees while fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
- Communicate compassionately with pet owners.
- Receive patient handoffs and confirm treatment orders, monitoring requirements, and the responsible veterinarian before assuming care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including shift differentials.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- HSA/FSA.
- Generous PTO.
- Continuing education allowance, including support for VTS advancement.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with match.
- Reimbursement for license, credential, and professional dues.
- Uniform allowance.
- Metro discounts and easy access to public transportation.
- Pet care discounts.
- Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, and dialysis.
- A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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