Overnight Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 26,863 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to financial resources

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Continuing education allowance

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous petcare discounts

Life, long and short term disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Medical Team in State College, PA. This role involves providing excellent care in a 24-hour emergency hospital setting, where you'll work with a dedicated team and participate in a variety of veterinary tasks. You will need prior ER experience and credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT). We value your expertise, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Technician and Doctor teams.
• Knowledge in anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgeries.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Prior ER experience

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Medical Team!

Location: 1044 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19.50-$24/hr

VCA Metzger is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight ER team in State College PA. The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to support both routine and critical patient needs, and it offers 24‑hour care with an emergency doctor and technicians on site at all times. In addition to our Feline Friendly and AAHA accreditations, VCA Metzger Animal Hospital is a Level III VECCS Certified Veterinary Emergency Hospital.

We cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture and are eager to welcome a dedicated and experienced individual committed to a high standard of patient care and client service.

• Prior ER experience is required for this role

Why join the VCA team?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that encourages exploration of everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits of joining the VCA team

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance (if applicable)
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (if applicable)
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time (if applicable)
• 401(k)
• Full‑time and part‑time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission is to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, enabling us to provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve earned your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to apply the knowledge and skills you have invested in.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! 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 of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com