Part-Time ER Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) - Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson

PetVet Care Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is seeking a Part-Time ER Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.

Join a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with board-certified clinicians, where overnight shifts and holidays are required. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available based on experience as a credentialed technician.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Veterinary Technician in an emergency/critical care or specialty hospital
• Experience monitoring and providing nursing care to hospitalized or critically ill patients
• Proficiency in patient assessment and recognizing changes in patient status
• Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, medication administration, and fluid therapy
• Experience monitoring anesthesia, vital signs, and critically ill patients
• Knowledge of emergency procedures including CPR and patient stabilization
• Ability to calculate medication dosages and maintain detailed medical records
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently
• Availability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: CVT or overnight ER experience

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, reviewing care plans and records, conducting tests and diagnostics
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, and caring for wounds
• Assist during examinations and operations by preparing supplies and restraining patients as directed
• Provide nursing care and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases, pharmacology, and equipment
• Obtain and verify medications; ensure proper documentation and controlled drug security
• Maintain medical records with patient conditions, reactions, and changes
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed
• Maintain and sterilize equipment and manage supplies and inventory
• Participate in continuing education and update job knowledge
• Release pets to owners with proper duties and grooming
• Follow written and verbal directions; perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Skills

Strong communication & teamwork

Ability to work overnight

Attention to detail in patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year veterinary technician experience (ER/critical care)

Tools

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

Medication administration

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is currently seeking a Part-Time ER Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience – every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson in Tucson, Arizona has been West Tucson's most trusted specialty and emergency resource since 2004, distinguished by a key institutional commitment: VSCOT employs senior in-house doctors rather than rotating relief staff, ensuring continuity of care and clinical expertise that patients and their families can count on every visit. Available 24/7 with a board-certified criticalist always on site, along with a board-certified surgeon and radiologist by appointment, VSCOT draws patients from as far as Sierra Vista, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Las Cruces NM, and El Paso TX — a testament to its regional reputation for outstanding care.

Why Join Us:

• VSCOT is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital that provides care for emergency and critical care patients. Our technicians work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians, a criticalist, a board-certified surgeon, and a board-certified radiologist. We offer opportunities for hands‑on experience, continued learning, and professional growth in a fast-paced hospital environment. We take pride in our collaborative team approach and are committed to providing high-quality patient care while supporting the growth and development of our technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in an emergency, critical care, or specialty veterinary hospital.
• Experience monitoring and providing nursing care to hospitalized, critical, and unstable patients.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, recognizing changes in patient status, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, medication administration, and fluid therapy.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia, vital signs, and critically ill patients.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and patient stabilization.
• Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages and maintain detailed medical records.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize patient care and manage multiple critical patients in a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency hospital.
• Availability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Previous experience working overnight shifts in an emergency or ICU setting.
• RECOVER CPR certification.
• Advanced knowledge of emergency and critical care procedures, including shock management, and blood transfusions.
• Experience managing patients with complex medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and nursing care.
• Proficiency with central venous catheters, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and other advanced nursing procedures.
• Experience with oxygen therapy, ECG monitoring, and other critical care equipment.
• Experience assisting with emergency procedures and advanced patient stabilization.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday overnight including Holidays

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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