Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

EVG Specialty Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & CE allowance including VTS

Life insurance

401(k) with match

License and credential reimburse

Metro discounts

Access to advanced specialty medicine

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support our Specialty Teams. The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care for post-op and pre-surgical patients within a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital.

Responsibilities include collaboration with diverse specialty services and the emergency team, advanced clinical tasks, and meticulous medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician or DC license eligible required.
• Emergency or specialty medicine experience required.
• Proficiency in dosage calculation and medication administration.
• Strong clinical judgment under high-pressure situations.
• RECOVER, VTS ECC, Fear Free certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to post-op and pre-surgical patients and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with specialty services and emergency team.
• Utilize advanced skills like vascular access and fluid therapy.
• Maintain accurate medical records and tidy ward.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patients when needed.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees.
• Support pet owners with compassionate communication.
• Receive handoffs and confirm treatment orders before care.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Clinical judgment

Dosage calculation

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Medical documentation

Leadership / mentorship

RECOVER certification

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or DC license eligible

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