Emergency Vet Technician - Overnight & Weekend

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Fairman (AR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder‑

Expert advice and network discounts

Job summary

After Hour Animal Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team in North Little Rock, AR. Full-time or part-time with overnight, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

You’ll work with experienced emergency veterinarians in caring for urgent, trauma, and critical patients, gaining hands-on experience in emergency medicine and using our in-house lab and imaging capabilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Experience working as an assistant or technician in a veterinary practice is REQUIRED.
• ER, ICU, or emergency experience a plus (not required).
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals safely.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency and critical patients.
• Assist with emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients (vitals, pain levels, condition changes).
• Perform diagnostics including lab work and radiographs.
• Place IV catheters, administer fluids, medications, and oxygen therapy.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Support clients with empathy during high-stress situations.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vet tech experience

ER/ICU experience

Multitasking

Animal handling

Flexible shifts

Job description

After Hour Animal Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team in North Little Rock, AR. Full-time or part-time with overnight, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

You’ll work with experienced emergency veterinarians in caring for urgent, trauma, and critical patients, gaining hands-on experience in emergency medicine and using our in-house lab and imaging capabilities.