Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant

United Veterinary Care; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

401K with company match

Paid CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking motivated, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our overnight team. Our TA program features five defined levels, helping you build skills and advance toward veterinary technician roles in a fast-paced emergency setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay with an overnight differential, structured training, and opportunities for internal growth within a collaborative team focused on patient care during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior veterinary or animal care experience required.
• Experience with canine/feline restraint preferred.
• Basic lab skills and introductory radiology safety knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexibility to work a full-time schedule on overnights, weekends, and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment through routine cleaning and disinfection.
• Assist with general patient care and monitoring, including ER and ICU support.
• Safely restrain patients for exams, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Support care for high-risk and isolation patients (with appropriate training/clearance).
• Perform basic laboratory tests (PCV/TS, CBC, chemistries, urinalysis, blood glucose, etc.).
• Assist with radiographs for stable patients (with proper training/clearance).
• Stock and organize medical supplies throughout the hospital.
• Manage laundry, waste disposal (including medical waste), and kennel upkeep.
• Contribute to overall team efficiency and patient comfort during overnight hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lift 35 lbs

Overnight shift

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overnight - Veterinary Technician Assistant
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS)

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is seeking motivated, compassionate, and driven individuals to join our overnight team of veterinary professionals. Whether you already thrive on overnight shifts or are looking for a fresh change of pace, this is an opportunity to step into a dynamic hospital environment where your work truly makes a difference— with competitive hourly pay plus an overnight differential.

At OSVS, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career pathway. Our Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) program features five clearly defined levels, designed to help you build skills, expand your knowledge, and grow within the hospital. Exceptional TAs may have the opportunity to advance into a Veterinary Technician role, making this a highly sought-after and rewarding career track.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment through routine cleaning and disinfection
• Assist with general patient care and monitoring, including ER and ICU support
• Safely restrain patients for exams, treatments, and diagnostics
• Support care for high-risk and isolation patients (with appropriate training/clearance)
• Perform basic laboratory tests (PCV/TS, CBC, chemistries, urinalysis, blood glucose, etc.)
• Assist with radiographs for stable patients (with proper training/clearance)
• Stock and organize medical supplies throughout the hospital
• Manage laundry, waste disposal (including medical waste), and kennel upkeep
• Contribute to overall team efficiency and patient comfort during overnight hours

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior veterinary or animal care experience required
• Experience with canine/feline restraint preferred
• Basic lab skills and introductory radiology safety knowledge a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, positive, “can-do” attitude
• Ability to lift, pull, or move up to 35 lbs.
• Flexibility to work a full-time schedule on overnights, weekends, and rotating holidays

Pre-Veterinary, Animal Science, or Veterinary Technician students/graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join OSVS?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with overnight differential
• Structured training and development through our TA career ladder
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced specialty and emergency setting
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• A collaborative, supportive team culture focused on excellence in patient care

Benefits and Perks (Full-Time)

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees
• Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Shift differential pay for overnight shifts
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $ 2 5,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians

OSVS is located in East Greenwich, RI with a sister hospital in Swansea, MA. OSVS is a 3 6,000 sf building with a very busy emergency service, a nationally-respected internship and residency program, and specialists in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Avian/Exotics.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.