Overnight Technician Assistant

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

Job Description

At the Veterinary Regional Orthopedic Center (VROC), we are redefining excellence in veterinary orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and spine care. Guided by our three core pillars - clinical excellence, educational growth, and forward-thinking research, we are a surgeon-owned and operated hospital committed to delivering cutting-edge treatments in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated Overnight Technician Assistant to join our team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the comfort and care of our hospitalized patients while keeping the hospital organized, stocked, and ready for the surgical team each morning. Working alongside our overnight technician, this team member brings a strong work ethic, close attention to detail, and a genuine passion for patient comfort and safety.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

Patient Support

-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

Hospital Cleaning & Organization

-Clean and disinfect kennels and runs, and reset them for the next day's patients

-Run and fold laundry throughout the shift

-Vaccuum, 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

Requirements

-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 EzyVet, VetRadar, or a similar EMR is a plus but not required.

-Genuine care for patient comfort, a team-first mindset, and pride in doing the job right.

-Clear, respectful communicator who speaks up early when something seems off.

-Self-starter who takes ownership of a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital.

Schedule

-Overnight shifts available M-F nights (several schedule options may exist)

-No weekends

-Work Location: In person

-Occasional flexibility may be needed for out of hours admits, discharges, or emergency cases.