Overnight Vet Tech Assistant — Career Ladder

United Veterinary Care; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

401K with company match

Paid CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking motivated, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our overnight team. Our TA program features five defined levels, helping you build skills and advance toward veterinary technician roles in a fast-paced emergency setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay with an overnight differential, structured training, and opportunities for internal growth within a collaborative team focused on patient care during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior veterinary or animal care experience required.
• Experience with canine/feline restraint preferred.
• Basic lab skills and introductory radiology safety knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexibility to work a full-time schedule on overnights, weekends, and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment through routine cleaning and disinfection.
• Assist with general patient care and monitoring, including ER and ICU support.
• Safely restrain patients for exams, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Support care for high-risk and isolation patients (with appropriate training/clearance).
• Perform basic laboratory tests (PCV/TS, CBC, chemistries, urinalysis, blood glucose, etc.).
• Assist with radiographs for stable patients (with proper training/clearance).
• Stock and organize medical supplies throughout the hospital.
• Manage laundry, waste disposal (including medical waste), and kennel upkeep.
• Contribute to overall team efficiency and patient comfort during overnight hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lift 35 lbs

Overnight shift

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking motivated, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our overnight team. Our TA program features five defined levels, helping you build skills and advance toward veterinary technician roles in a fast-paced emergency setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay with an overnight differential, structured training, and opportunities for internal growth within a collaborative team focused on patient care during overnight hours.