Job Summary
Join our dedicated overnight veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician, where your expertise will be vital in providing exceptional care during the night shift. In this dynamic role, you will support critical patient care, assist with diagnostics, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our animal patients. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help us deliver top-tier veterinary services around the clock, making a real difference in the health and well-being of pets and animals in our care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess animal patients’ vital signs, responding promptly to emergencies or changes in condition using veterinary critical care techniques.
- Assist with anesthesia administration, including general anesthesia procedures and monitoring veterinary anesthesia to ensure patient safety during surgeries or diagnostic procedures.
- Perform venipuncture (IV insertion), animal catheterization, and vascular access to facilitate medication delivery and diagnostic testing.
- Conduct laboratory work such as blood draws, sample processing, and diagnostic radiology to support accurate diagnoses.
- Handle animal restraint and husbandry with confidence, ensuring animals are comfortable and secure during examinations or treatments.
- Support veterinary surgical procedures by assisting with equipment operation, aseptic technique, and post-operative care.
- Maintain detailed records using veterinary software, including medication administration, radiology diagnostics (X-ray), and laboratory results while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Requirements
- Proven kennel experience along with animal handling skills across a variety of species, including dogs and equines.
- Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and veterinary procedure assistance.
- Experience with dental terminology, pet care practices, and emergency medicine protocols.
- Demonstrated ability in anesthesiology, veterinary anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, and medical equipment operation.
- Knowledge of diagnostic radiology techniques such as X-ray imaging and radiology diagnostics.
- Skilled in animal restraint techniques for safe handling during procedures or examinations.
- Prior veterinary technician experience preferred; certification as a licensed or registered veterinary technician is a plus.
- Excellent client communication skills to relay information clearly and compassionately when needed.
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours while maintaining high standards of animal care and safety.
Join us in providing compassionate overnight care that makes a difference! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with a collaborative environment that values your skills and dedication. All positions are paid roles that recognize the vital contribution of our overnight veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional pet healthcare around the clock.
Pay: $22.75 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
