Overnight Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Northview Animal Hospital seeks an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our Overnight care team. The role emphasizes autonomous, compassionate patient care within a collaborative hospital setting that includes surgery, internal medicine and wellness services.

The ideal candidate is licensed or license-eligible, with strong clinical skills and a willingness to grow in a multi-doctor practice focused on high-quality care during evening hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible veterinary technician.
• Overnight care experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide gold-standard medical care for hospitalized patients.
• Recognize normal and abnormal vitals and respond appropriately.
• Proficient in medical math for accurate dosages.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement when needed.
• Maintain independent task focus and communicate with daytime team.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Autonomous work

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Medical math

Hands Free Radiology

Job description

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our Overnight care team full time!

Looking for a refreshing change from hectic overnight shifts? We're seeking a confident technician who enjoys working autonomously, building meaningful patient connections, and delivering focused, high-quality care in a calmer environment. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our General Practice & Specialty Hospital.

What Makes VCA Northview Unique?

We are a multi doctor practice, with a small family feel. We have built a culture of support, and kindness and truly work together as a team. Our hospital includes Surgery, Internal Medicine, the full circle support of General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients.

Overnight Veterinary Technician Duties:

• Ensure hospitalized patients are provided gold standard medical care
• Recognize normal and abnormal vitals and respond appropriately
• Proficiency with medical math to ensure correct dosages
• Venipuncture / IVC placement when needed
• Able to stay on task and work independently
• Keeping an open and collaborative line of communication flowing by rounding with the daytime team to ensure smooth transition of cases
• Participation in monthly technician meetings that allows time for collaboration, team building, and new protocol reviews
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

This role is suited for the experienced licensed or license eligible technician who is confident and well-rounded in their skills.

Potential Schedule: Full-time - Tue/Wed/Thur 7pm-7am

Compensation: The pay range or this position is $21-$30/hr

The Culture at VCA Northview

We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity , and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance.

We practice Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety is a top priority)

We not only work hard, we play hard too. We love a pot luck lunch, and we love to have fun at work! We encourage leaving notes of kindness, go on Starbucks runs (!), ice cream magically appears in the freezer from time-to-time, and have a lot of fun during Vet Tech Week.

Our jobs can be stressful. We expect professionalism while appreciating a good sense of humor. You'll regularly hear knock-knock or "dad" jokes being exchanged. This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show one another, being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

• Hefty discounts to VetGirl , and Fear Free Certification
• Free NAVTA membership
• $750 CE allowance for CVT/RVT/LVT
• Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities
• CVT license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Wage ranges $20-$26 dependent on experience
• VTS career path financial support
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced licensed or license eligible technician who is confident and well-rounded in their skills. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a change of pace from crowded patient wards.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. Your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We look forward to getting to know you!

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances o