Night Veterinary Care Technician - Patient Comfort & Prep

The Juris Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Veterinary Regional Orthopedic Center (VROC) is seeking an Overnight Technician Assistant to support hospitalized patients and keep the hospital organized for the morning surgical team. You will walk, feed, and monitor patients, help with restraints, and ensure clean, safe environments.

This role requires a dependable, detail-oriented individual with a passion for animal care. Shifts are overnights, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work and in-person duties at our Austin facility.

Qualifications

• - 2+ years of experience in veterinary care strongly preferred.
• - Comfortable handling, walking, and restraining patients of all sizes, including post-operative and mobility-limited animals.
• - Able to follow instructions and protocols reliably and manage time effectively without consistent direct supervision.
• - Basic computer skills; experience with EMR systems is a plus but not required.
• - Genuine care for patient comfort, a team-first mindset, and pride in doing the job right.

Responsibilities

• Walk, feed, and water hospitalized patients on schedule, and note appetite, eliminations, and general demeanor
• Keep patients clean, dry, and comfortable - bedding changes, repositioning, and enrichment
• Assist the overnight technician with restraint, treatments, and patient handling as directed
• Record walks, feedings, and observations in ezyVet and Vet Radar
• Alert the overnight technician promptly to any change in a patient's condition or comfort
• Clean and disinfect kennels and runs, and reset them for the next day's patients
• Run and fold laundry throughout the shift
• Vacuum, mop, and sanitize surfaces to prepare for the next day
• Restock work areas and update inventory as needed
• Clean dishes and litterboxes as needed
• Assist central sterile with cleaning and prepping instrumentation as able

Job description

The Veterinary Regional Orthopedic Center (VROC) is seeking an Overnight Technician Assistant to support hospitalized patients and keep the hospital organized for the morning surgical team. You will walk, feed, and monitor patients, help with restraints, and ensure clean, safe environments.

This role requires a dependable, detail-oriented individual with a passion for animal care. Shifts are overnights, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work and in-person duties at our Austin facility.