Overnight Veterinary Technician

Southern Arkansas University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Small Animal Emergency Services in Vass, NC is seeking a skilled veterinary technician to join our fast-paced emergency hospital. The role includes triage, sample collection, radiography, anesthesia management, and nursing care for critical patients while communicating treatment plans clearly to clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, a current RVT credential if possible, and a willingness to work overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Registered veterinary technician preferred.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced ER setting.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and assist with urgent care.
• Perform lab work, collect samples, and communicate results.
• Support diagnostic imaging, anesthesia administration, and nursing care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communication.
• Assist in surgical preparation and post-operative monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Ethics

Shift flexibility

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician preferred

Tools

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab sample collection

Medical record management

Job description

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Our mission at Small Animal Emergency Services is simple: provide exceptional emergency and critical care for the pets of Vass, NC while simultaneously offering comfort, compassion, and support to the people who love them. We are committed to maintaining a clean, welcoming, and professional environment where both our patients and team members can thrive.

Our busy emergency hospital sees an average of 500 patients each month and is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities; including an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser technology. This allows our team to deliver high-quality, timely care for a wide variety of cases!

No two shifts are ever the same. Our medical team manages everything from minor injuries and routine emergencies to complex critical cases, such as septic ruptures, orthopedic trauma, cardiac arrest, and more. The diverse caseload offers continual opportunities to challenge and expand your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families.

If you're looking for a collaborative, fast-paced environment where medicine is rewarding, cases are varied, and every day brings new opportunities to learn, we'd love to meet you!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 06:00 pm ~ 08:00 am
• Saturday & Sunday: 24 Hours

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

• A veterinary technician with a minimum of 2+ year experiencerequired.
  • A registeredveterinary technicianispreferred, however, it is not required.
• ER experience ishighly preferred, however it is not required for more experienced applicants.
• Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Experience and familiarity withanesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Pay Range:

$18 - $24/hr. depending on experience level and licensure

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/