Veterinary Assistant Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick days

Pet discounts

Continued education support (CE)

Career growth resources

Job summary

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our ICU team. You will work alongside veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced emergency environment, handling patients, supporting treatments, and assisting with diagnostics through overnight shifts.

Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $32.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Restraints and handles patients safely during triage, treatment, and emergency procedures.
• Monitors hospitalized patients overnight and reports changes to the team.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians during emergency treatments and diagnostics.
• Prepares treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment with cleanliness and organization.
• Supports patient husbandry for hospitalized and recumbent patients; feeding, walks, bedding.

Responsibilities

• Keeps accurate patient records and communicates with overnight staff.
• Assists with client communication and intake/discharge during overnight hours.
• Stays calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Skills

Patient handling

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Overnight shift work

Communication

Basic lab prep

Record keeping

PPE & sanitation

Stress management

Job description

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our ICU team.

In this role, you'll work side by side with our veterinarians and technicians to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors. You'll play a hands‑on role across patient handling, treatment support, and daily hospital operations — all in service of the pets who depend on us and the pet parents who trust us with their care.

If you're passionate about animal care, eager to learn, and looking to grow within a collaborative, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: $20.00 - $32.00 / hour dependent on experience, and skill set.

$2 shift diff for weekdays / $3 shift diff for weekends

Potential Schedule: Full‑time, (3) 12 hour shifts 6 pm - 6am (overnight)

Veterinary Assistant ER/ICU Skills

• Restrains and handles patients safely and calmly during triage, treatment, and emergency procedures
• Monitors hospitalized patients overnight, observing and reporting changes in behavior, comfort, and vital signs to the veterinary team
• Assists technicians and veterinarians during emergency treatments, procedures, and diagnostics
• Prepares treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment, maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile environment
• Supports patient husbandry for hospitalized and recumbent patients — feeding, walking, cage cleaning, bedding changes, and comfort care
• Assists with sample collection and basic lab test setup under supervision
• Helps maintain accurate patient records and communicates clearly with the overnight technician and veterinarian team
• Assists with client communication and patient intake/discharge during overnight hours
• Stays calm and effective under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity emergency environment

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Growth & Education

• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Time Off & Family Support

• Paid vacation and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement days

Health & Wellness

• Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)

Perks for You & Your Pets

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Compensation & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• and more!

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight‑knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.

We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field matters to us.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com