Technician Assistant - Emergency & ICU Overnight Shift

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential on overnight/weeked

Job summary

Oakdale, MN-based veterinary facility seeks an Overnight ER/ICU Technician Assistant to support critical night-time care. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with overnight treatments, monitor hospitalized patients, restrain animals as needed, and prepare medications and treatment areas while maintaining EMR documentation.

This full-time overnight role offers a chance to work with a dedicated team in a high-acuity environment, with differential for overnight shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a clinical, shelter, or veterinary setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working in a busy, high-acuity environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR systems.
• Ability to stand, lift, and assist with animal handling for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with overnight patient care and treatments.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly report changes to the medical team.
• Safely restrain patients and support procedures as directed.
• Prepare medications, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Collect and run basic diagnostics as trained.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and ICU areas.
• Support accurate documentation and workflow in the EMR.
• Communicate clearly and calmly during high-acuity, low-staff situations.
• Follow AAHA standards, hospital protocols, and core values.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Ability to learn EMR systems

Education

Veterinary Assistant or Technician Assistant experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Oakdale, MN 55128

Overview

Salary Range

$18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Overnight

Description

Great medicine. Great clients. Great teamwork.

Overnight and weekend shifts include a shift differential.

Are you a Technician Assistant who does your best work when the hospital quiets down—but the medicine gets intense? Our Overnight ER/ICU Technician Assistant role is ideal for someone who’s calm, capable, and confident supporting patient care during the most critical hours of the night.

You’ll work closely with overnight veterinarians and credentialed technicians to provide continuous, high-quality care for hospitalized and emergency patients, playing a key role in keeping patients safe, comfortable, and closely monitored until morning.

What You’ll Do

Assist veterinarians and technicians with overnight patient care and treatments

Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly report changes to the medical team

Safely restrain patients and support procedures as directed

Prepare medications, supplies, and treatment areas

Collect and run basic diagnostics as trained

Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and ICU areas

Support accurate documentation and workflow in the EMR

Communicate clearly and calmly during high-acuity, low-staff situations

Follow AAHA standards, hospital protocols, and core values

Why Overnight Shift?

Focused, hands-on medicine with fewer distractions

Strong team reliance and collaboration in a smaller overnight crew

Exposure to critical cases and advanced monitoring

Ideal for those who prefer quieter hours and meaningful responsibility

Qualifications

Requirements

Previous experience working with animals in a clinical, shelter, or veterinary setting

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Comfort working in a busy, high-acuity environment

Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR systems

Ability to stand, lift, and assist with animal handling for extended periods

Preferred

Veterinary Assistant or Technician Assistant experience

Enrollment in or interest in a Veterinary Technology program

Prior experience in emergency or specialty medicine

Who This Role Is Perfect For

Someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and steady under pressure

A Technician Assistant who enjoys independent thinking with team support

A night owl who prefers overnight schedules and focused work

A future CVT interested in emergency and critical care experience

A team member who takes pride in being the backbone of overnight care