Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

Friendship Hospital for Animals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & CE allowance

Life insurance & 401(k) with match

Professional dues reimbursement

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. This role offers 12-hour overnight shifts with no weekends or on-call requirements.

You will deliver compassionate nursing care to post-op and medical patients, collaborate with specialty and emergency teams, mentor staff, and ensure accurate medical documentation while maintaining a calm, clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or DC license eligible.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized patients.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• RECOVER certification and leadership or mentorship experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable post-op, pre-surgical, and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with specialty services and the emergency team.
• Utilize advanced nursing skills and monitor patients closely.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.
• Monitor changes and advocate for patients as needed.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees.
• Support owners with compassionate communication.
• Verify handoffs and treatment orders before assuming care.

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Emergency medicine

Specialty medicine

Leadership/mentorship

Education

DC license eligible

Tools

RECOVER

VTS ECC (optional)

Fear Free Certification (optional)

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

Washington, DC

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams in a unique way. If you're a night owl that is passionate about patient care, utilizing your skillset to the fullest, and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team of specialists, we'd love to meet you.

About the role:

• Provide exceptional, compassionate nursing care to stable post-op patients, pre surgical patients and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with various specialty services as well as our emergency team.
• Utilize advanced technical skills, including vascular access, CRIs, fluid therapy, and other patient care skills as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.
• Monitor and recognize subtle changes, and confidently advocate for patients where appropriate
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees while fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
• Support pet owners with compassionate communication
• Receive patient handoffs and confirm treatment orders, monitoring requirements, and the responsible veterinarian before assuming care.

Schedule: This is a full or part-time overnight position. 12-hour shifts Monday - Friday. No weekends or on call!

What's in it for you?

• Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
• Life insurance and 401(k) with match
• License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more
• A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or D.C. license eligible credentials are required.
• Previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized veterinary patients required.
• Strong technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in dosage calculation, medication administration, patient monitoring, medical documention
• RECOVER certification, VTS (ECC), Fear Free Certification, and leadership or mentorship experience are a plus.

We're looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

US Pay Range

$33 - $40 USD