Overnight Veterinary Technician - Specialty Care

Friendship Hospital for Animals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & CE allowance

Life insurance & 401(k) with match

Professional dues reimbursement

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. This role offers 12-hour overnight shifts with no weekends or on-call requirements.

You will deliver compassionate nursing care to post-op and medical patients, collaborate with specialty and emergency teams, mentor staff, and ensure accurate medical documentation while maintaining a calm, clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or DC license eligible.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized patients.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• RECOVER certification and leadership or mentorship experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable post-op, pre-surgical, and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with specialty services and the emergency team.
• Utilize advanced nursing skills and monitor patients closely.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.
• Monitor changes and advocate for patients as needed.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees.
• Support owners with compassionate communication.
• Verify handoffs and treatment orders before assuming care.

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Emergency medicine

Specialty medicine

Leadership/mentorship

Education

DC license eligible

Tools

RECOVER

VTS ECC (optional)

Fear Free Certification (optional)

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. This role offers 12-hour overnight shifts with no weekends or on-call requirements.

You will deliver compassionate nursing care to post-op and medical patients, collaborate with specialty and emergency teams, mentor staff, and ensure accurate medical documentation while maintaining a calm, clinical environment.