Overnight Veterinary Technician – Specialty Care & Growth

EVG Specialty Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & CE allowance including VTS

Life insurance

401(k) with match

License and credential reimburse

Metro discounts

Access to advanced specialty medicine

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care for post-op and pre-surgical patients within a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital.

Responsibilities include collaboration with diverse specialty services and the emergency team, advanced clinical tasks, and meticulous medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician or DC license eligible required.
• Emergency or specialty medicine experience required.
• Proficiency in dosage calculation and medication administration.
• Strong clinical judgment under high-pressure situations.
• RECOVER, VTS ECC, Fear Free certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to post-op and pre-surgical patients and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with specialty services and emergency team.
• Utilize advanced skills like vascular access and fluid therapy.
• Maintain accurate medical records and tidy ward.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patients when needed.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees.
• Support pet owners with compassionate communication.
• Receive handoffs and confirm treatment orders before care.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Clinical judgment

Dosage calculation

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Medical documentation

Leadership / mentorship

RECOVER certification

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or DC license eligible

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care for post-op and pre-surgical patients within a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital.

Responsibilities include collaboration with diverse specialty services and the emergency team, advanced clinical tasks, and meticulous medical documentation.