Overnight ER Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus

PetVet Care Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is seeking a Part-Time ER Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.

Join a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with board-certified clinicians, where overnight shifts and holidays are required. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available based on experience as a credentialed technician.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Veterinary Technician in an emergency/critical care or specialty hospital
• Experience monitoring and providing nursing care to hospitalized or critically ill patients
• Proficiency in patient assessment and recognizing changes in patient status
• Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, medication administration, and fluid therapy
• Experience monitoring anesthesia, vital signs, and critically ill patients
• Knowledge of emergency procedures including CPR and patient stabilization
• Ability to calculate medication dosages and maintain detailed medical records
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently
• Availability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: CVT or overnight ER experience

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, reviewing care plans and records, conducting tests and diagnostics
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, and caring for wounds
• Assist during examinations and operations by preparing supplies and restraining patients as directed
• Provide nursing care and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases, pharmacology, and equipment
• Obtain and verify medications; ensure proper documentation and controlled drug security
• Maintain medical records with patient conditions, reactions, and changes
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed
• Maintain and sterilize equipment and manage supplies and inventory
• Participate in continuing education and update job knowledge
• Release pets to owners with proper duties and grooming
• Follow written and verbal directions; perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Skills

Strong communication & teamwork

Ability to work overnight

Attention to detail in patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year veterinary technician experience (ER/critical care)

Tools

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

Medication administration

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is seeking a Part-Time ER Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.

Join a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with board-certified clinicians, where overnight shifts and holidays are required. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available based on experience as a credentialed technician.