Overnight Veterinary Technician

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring an Overnight Veterinary Technician for full-time or part-time positions. The role requires 12-hour night shifts (8 PM – 8 AM), with rotating weekdays, weekends, and holiday availability.

Expect patient care, client communication, and technical duties in a collaborative AAHA-accredited practice. We offer comprehensive benefits, Paid Time Off, a 401(k), professional development, and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client communication

Animal care

Job description

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time hours available. The overnight position requires 12-hour shifts (8 PM – 8 AM). Shifts rotate between weekdays and weekends, with availability required on holidays.

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Wildwood is hiring a full-time or part-time Overnight Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employeesProfessional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.

As an AAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day.

We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.