Technician Assistant - Emergency & ICU Overnight Shift

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential (overnight)

Shift differential (weekends)

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota in Oakdale, MN is hiring an Overnight ER/ICU Technician Assistant to support doctors and technicians through the night, handling patient care, restraining animals, and preparing medications in the ICU. Work with a small overnight team, gain exposure to critical cases, learn EMR workflows, and follow AAHA standards.

Veterinary experience preferred; enrollment in a Veterinary Technology program is a plus; strong communication and teamwork are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with overnight patient care and treatments.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes promptly.
• Restrain patients safely and support procedures.
• 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 during high-acuity, low-staff situations.
• Follow AAHA standards, hospital protocols, and core values.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

High-acuity environment

Basic computer skills

Education

Enrollment in Veterinary Technology program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Oakdale, MN 55128, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Overnight, 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.

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