Veterinary Technician; Overnight

Overview

Pet Vet is hiring an Overnight Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Overnight Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience with shift differential, Sign-on bonus for LVTs with a current license
• Schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 5 days off

• Overnight Technician/Assistant are primary caregivers for the pet(s) within our hospital. Record-keeping and communication skills are a must. The position involves animal husbandry and janitorial tasks. Responsible for the safety, care, direct supervision, feeding, cleaning, and exercising of dogs in our facility. Must be adaptable, able to read behavioral cues, be responsible, and self-motivated. A minimum of three years veterinary experience required.

• Position requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and/or work in a bent position, and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
• Use strength or agility in restraining stronger, more active animals. Frequently lift and/or move up to a minimum of 40 pounds. Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to or over 150 lbs with assistance.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under fast-paced conditions and in an outdoor setting.
• Must possess visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give information in person or over the phone.

• Current and valid license as a certified veterinary technician or a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and veterinary terminology.
• Working knowledge of common animal diseases and their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment, and prevention.
• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in all veterinary procedures. Knowledge of sterilization and aseptic technique.
• Critical thinking. Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments. Self-motivated.

Applicants must be LVT, RVT, or CVT or have a minimum of three years of experience and enjoy working with pets, have a friendly and easygoing demeanor, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Must be team-oriented with a strong work ethic, initiative, responsibility, and a desire to excel. The ideal candidate is flexible in scheduling, including evenings and weekends. Reliability and dependability are a must.

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, disability, life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join our family of dedicated pet professionals! We are a drug-free hospital. Interested applicants can also learn more about us on our website, , or Facebook @PetVetAH.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Pet Vet Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to a workplace culture where employees can be authentic, feel a sense of belonging, and reach their highest potential.