Overnight Veterinary Technician

Stryker Corporation; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Bonding leave

Mental health resources

Pet care discounts

Pet diagnostics discounts

Pet food discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is hiring an Overnight Veterinary Technician for the Emergency & Critical Care Department at EPVMC in the Lehigh Valley. The role focuses on triage, nursing assessments, IV catheter placement, lab work, medication administration, and critical care support in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is a credentialed veterinary technician with emergency experience, strong nursing skills, calm under pressure, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
• Emergency and/or specialty experience preferred
• Strong nursing skills and critical thinking
• Calm, organized under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess emergency patients on presentation
• Obtain histories and perform nursing assessments
• Place and maintain IV catheters
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments
• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients
• Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization
• Perform anesthesia monitoring and recovery as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Provide compassionate client communication
• Collaborate with emergency and specialty teams

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

Emergency experience

Nursing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Professional development

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

Job description

Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care Department

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC)

EPVMC was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs.

As we continue to grow, our Emergency Department is expanding. We are looking for an Overnight Certified Veterinary Nurse (CVT/LVT/RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment and enjoys the challenge of emergency medicine. This overnight position is ideal for a technician who excels under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients when they need it most.

What You'll Do

• Triage and assess emergency patients upon presentation
• Obtain patient histories and perform nursing assessments
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed
• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients
• Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization efforts
• Perform anesthesia monitoring and recovery when needed
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Provide compassionate communication and support to clients during stressful situations
• Collaborate with emergency and specialty teams to deliver exceptional patient care

What We're Looking For

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)
• Previous emergency and/or specialty experience preferred
• Strong technical nursing skills and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to remain calm and organized in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient advocacy and exceptional client service
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development

Pay Rate: Starting at $26/hour plus shift differential

Benefits

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Mental Health Resources

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws .

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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