Veterinary Technician – GP & Emergency Care (2nd Shift)

Community Veterinary Partners; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Mental health support

Generous PTO and holidays

Annual scrub allowance

Free RACE-approved CE for technicians

401(k) with employer match

Pet care discounts

Team recognition programs

Job summary

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, part of Community Veterinary Partners, is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our General Practice & Emergency department. This busy 24-hour hospital offers exposure to routine care and urgent cases across a diverse patient mix.

The role is second shift with multiple start times, competitive compensation with a nightly shift differential, opportunities for skill growth, and a collaborative team environment focused on Fear Free care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• General practice experience required; emergency experience a plus.
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials preferred but not required.
• Strong technical and patient care skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with wellness visits, sick appointments, and emergencies.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform venipuncture.
• Place and maintain IV catheters.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgeries.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and other imaging.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Communicate with clients about care plans.
• Support small animal and occasional large animal cases.
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling when possible.

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

General practice

Emergency medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credentials (preferred)

Job description

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, part of Community Veterinary Partners, is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our General Practice & Emergency department. This busy 24-hour hospital offers exposure to routine care and urgent cases across a diverse patient mix.

The role is second shift with multiple start times, competitive compensation with a nightly shift differential, opportunities for skill growth, and a collaborative team environment focused on Fear Free care.