Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Overnight

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Generous PTO + CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Pet care discounts

Paid volunteer time

Uniform allowance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Emergency Technician to join our 24/7 ER team. This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus ($5,000) and a retention bonus ($2,000 after 1 year).

Schedule includes night shifts Sunday-Wednesday, starting pay $21–$26/hr plus $4 shift differential. We provide medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO and CE allowance, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, pet care discounts,

Qualifications

• ER or ICU experience; calm and efficient under pressure.
• Strong clinical skills: IV placement, venipuncture, lab processing, anesthesia.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat emergency patients: fluids, meds, and life‑saving interventions
• Partner with ER vets on treatment plans for acute, complex cases
• Support pet parents with clear, compassionate communication
• Keep the workspace ready for fast action

Skills

ER/ICU experience

Calm under pressure

IV placement

Venipuncture

Lab processing

Anesthesia

Team collaboration

Tools

IV placement

Venipuncture

Lab processing

Anesthesia administration

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Technician — Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital

Plymouth Meeting, PA | Full-Time

We're excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus a $2,000 retention bonus once you hit your one-year anniversary with us. This is our way of saying welcome aboard and thank you for growing with our team!

Schedule & Pay

• Sunday-Wednesday: 8pm - 6am
• Starting at $21/-$26/hr. + $4 shift differential

Why HVSH

Medical/dental/vision

• 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO + CE allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Pet care discounts
• Paid volunteer time
• Uniform allowance

Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, supportive ER? Join HVSH, a multi-service hospital offering general practice, specialty care, 24/7 emergency, boarding, grooming, and rehab, where quality medicine and a team culture come first.

What You'll Do

• Triage and treat emergency patients: fluids, meds, and life‑saving interventions
• Partner with ER vets on treatment plans for acute, complex cases
• Support pet parents with clear, compassionate communication
• Keep the workspace ready for fast action

What You Bring

• ER or ICU experience; calm and efficient under pressure
• Strong clinical skills: IV placement, venipuncture, lab processing, anesthesia
• A collaborative mindset and passion for learning

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to meet you.

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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