Overnight Veterinary Technician

Utah Veterinary Emergency Center; Utah; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent,

CE allowance; board certification paid

Espresso machine for night shifts

Nap sleep on shift when possible

Kitchen with meals and snacks

Employee pet care discounts

Independent ownership—clinical-led

Job summary

Utah Veterinary Emergency Center (UVEC) in Herriman, Utah, is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Technician to support doctors as a clinical partner during night shifts. You will monitor hospitalized patients, assist with incoming cases, and help maintain a ready hospital for the day team.

UVEC offers mentorship, a strong team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, plus on-call bonuses and a sustainable schedule with 11 PM–11 AM shifts when needed.

Qualifications

• CVT preferred; unlicensed considered with strong hands-on experience.
• Experience in urgent care or specialty settings is a plus.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and patient restraint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
• Strong work ethic and desire to continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of urgent care patients
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, and obtain diagnostic samples
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile technique
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and assist with imaging
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in status to the attending veterinarian
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records and treatment logs
• Keep treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment clean, stocked, and organized
• Practice the gold standard of patient care in every interaction

Skills

CVT preferred

Urgent care experience

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient restraint

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Strong work ethic

Job description

Utah Veterinary Emergency Center (UVEC) is a newly established, independently owned veterinary urgent care hospital in Herriman, Utah. We are building something different—a practice committed to practicing the gold standard of medicine while putting team well-being and genuine community impact at the center of everything we do. We’re looking for dedicated, skilled Overnight Veterinary Technicians to join our founding team and care for patients through the night.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician at UVEC, you are not an afterthought—you are the backbone of the hospital after hours. Our technicians work side by side with our doctors as true clinical partners, practicing the gold standard of medicine in a well-equipped, modern facility. Overnight, you’ll monitor hospitalized patients, support incoming cases, and keep the hospital ready for the day team. You’ll be trusted, developed, and challenged every single shift. This is a place where your skills matter, your growth is invested in, and your contribution is felt.

Schedule & Compensation

• $25–$29/hour DOE (depending on experience)
• On-call bonuses in addition to your hourly rate
• Overnight shifts, typically 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM
• Maximum of 14-16 shifts per month—we believe in sustainable schedules

Benefits & Perks

• 50 hours of PTO annually—immediately vested with no accrual period
• 3 days of paid sick leave
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education (CE) allowance. We will also pay for you to become boarded.
• In-hospital espresso machine for overnight shifts
• Opportunity to sleep or take a nap on shift when patient care allows
• Well-stocked kitchen—snacks and meals on long overnight shifts because you shouldn’t have to think about food when you’re focused on patients
• Employee pet care discounts
• No corporate red tape—independent ownership means decisions are made by clinicians, not a boardroom

MENTORSHIP & GROWTH

UVEC offers a level of in-house mentorship that is rare in veterinary medicine. Our doctors and senior staff are personally invested in the development of every technician on the team. Whether you’re a newly credentialed CVT looking to build clinical confidence, an experienced tech ready to expand your skill set, or an unlicensed technician working toward your credentials—you will learn and grow faster here than at any other practice. We don’t just say we develop our people—we structure our entire operation around it. Our technicians are expected to operate at the top of their skill set and continuously push beyond it. You will place IV catheters, induce and monitor anesthesia, assist in surgery, run diagnostics, and manage critical patients. If there are areas where you’re not yet confident, we will teach you. That’s not a throwaway line—our mentorship program is built to grow your capabilities every week you’re here.

Who Thrives Here

UVEC is built for technicians who take pride in their craft. We look for people with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine desire to grow. The team members who thrive here are the ones who hold themselves to a high standard, welcome feedback, and find energy in working alongside a team that operates the same way. This is a place where your effort is matched by the people around you and where the work you do has real meaning. Culture is everything to us. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful or toxic behavior, regardless of experience or tenure. UVEC is a team of professionals who treat each other with respect, communicate openly, and hold each other accountable. That standard applies to everyone equally, and it’s one of the things that makes this place worth building.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of urgent care patients
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, and obtain diagnostic samples
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile technique
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and assist with imaging
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in status to the attending veterinarian
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records and treatment logs
• Keep treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment clean, stocked, and organized
• Practice the gold standard of patient care in every interaction

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred—unlicensed technicians with strong hands‑on experience will be considered
• Prior veterinary clinical experience required; urgent care or specialty experience a plus
• Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and patient restraint
• Strong diagnostic and technical skills with a willingness to continuously learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to compassionate, evidence‑based veterinary medicine
• A strong work ethic and the drive to continuously improve—you hold yourself to a high standard

WHY UVEC?

UVEC is not a corporate consolidation play. We are an independently owned practice founded by veterinary professionals who believe the industry can do better—better for doctors, better for technicians, better for staff, and better for pets and their families. Herriman and the surrounding southwest Salt Lake Valley communities are growing rapidly, and UVEC is here to serve them with a hospital built around modern medicine, sustainable work‑life balance, and a culture where great clinicians do great work. If you’re ready to raise the bar and be part of something built to last—we’d love to hear from you.