AAHA-Accredited | Cat Friendly Practice | Large GP with Hospitalization | Technician-Centric
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About Us
Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic is a large, AAHA-accredited, high-quality general practice with a dedicated feline clinic, advanced diagnostics, and the ability to provide overnight hospitalization and nursing care. With a team known for its longevity, mentorship, and strong medical standards, we offer a truly supportive, technician-driven environment, even on the overnight shift.
Our technicians are highly utilized across patient care, anesthesia, treatment, diagnostics, and more. Overnight team members are trusted professionals, working independently while still feeling fully supported by leadership and daytime staff.
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About the Role: Overnight Veterinary Technician
We’re seeking a skilled, confident Overnight Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care and comfortable working independently during overnight hours. This role focuses heavily on hospitalized patient monitoring, treatment administration, phone triage support, and maintaining the hospital’s workflow for the following day.
This is a great opportunity for a technician who excels clinically, is detail-oriented, and enjoys the quieter, focused pace of overnight care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality overnight nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Monitor patient status, administer treatments, and document medical notes accurately
- Triage and manage overnight client calls, escalating to the doctor on call when needed
- Oversee overnight cat boarding, ensuring comfort, cleanliness, and safety
- Complete daily task catch-up (laundry, cleaning, stocking, recovery organization, etc.)
- Prep and pack surgical kits, supplies, and materials for the next day
- Set up exam rooms and treatment areas to ensure a smooth start for the morning team
- Maintain safety, security, and cleanliness throughout the hospital overnight
- Work confidently and independently while upholding AAHA standards
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Schedule
We offer flexible scheduling tailored to your needs:
- 3×12-hour overnight shifts OR
- 4×10-hour overnight shifts
- Consistent, set schedules for stability and work-life balance
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Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician required
- Strong clinical competence and confidence working independently
- Comfortable with patient triage, hospitalized patient care, and monitoring
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Must be reliable, responsible, and capable of working in an overnight environment
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
A Technician-Centric, Growth-Focused Culture
- High technician utilization
- Hands-on mentorship and strong training programs
- Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement
Supportive Leadership
Our hospital manager and medical director remain aligned and engaged, creating a culture where team members are empowered, appreciated, and encouraged to grow, even on the overnight shift.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay: $18–$28/hour (DOE)
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO & paid holidays
- Pet care discounts + annual pet-care bonus (based on tenure)
- Uniform allowance
- CVT license reimbursement
- CE support & growth pathways
- A positive, high-performing culture with exceptional team longevity
Join Our Overnight Team
If you’re a capable, compassionate technician who thrives during overnight hours and enjoys providing exceptional nursing care, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of the Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
