Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Washington Boulevard Animal Hospital

We’re excited to share an amazing opportunity to join the Washington Blvd Animal Hospital family!  We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Overnight Technician/Tech Assistant to become an integral part of our team.

Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Washington Blvd Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

As an overnight team member, you’ll work closely with our Veterinarian and Technician Supervisor, playing a key role in providing top-notch care to every animal that comes through our doors. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and delivering exceptional patient care while helping ensure our hospital runs smoothly during overnight hours. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVM
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, etc.
• Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, cytologies, etc.
• Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of blood transfusions
• Use low-stress patient handling techniques
• Perform diagnostic radiographs
• Administer injections, medications, nursing care as directed by a veterinarian
• Administer sedation for minor procedures
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia, if required
• Maintain accurate, complete digital medical records
• Manage autoclave vs. EO (instruments and indicator strips)
• Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
• Appropriate use and Maintenance of the Autoclave and EO machine
• Perform general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting
• Maintain the cleanliness of treatment areas and wards.
• Ensure proper disposal of trash and waste.
• Wash, Fold, organize, and distribute clean laundry to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean work environment, including following any infectious disease protocols and handling medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

Your talent and skill are certainly essential to your success in this role. We’ll love your expertise, passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. Other valuable qualities include:

• Ability to build rapport with fellow team members, doctors, and leadership.
• Communication skills
• Valuing teamwork
• Maintaining a positive, supportive approach at all times.
• Never stop learning and to never stop sharing knowledge.
• Patience and kindness, compassion and understanding, especially in challenging situations.

Schedule: This is a full-time position (4/10 hour shifts) with a set schedule but will accommodate for time requested off. The overnight shift is from 9pm-7am. Holidays and one weekend night are required.  The hospital is open 7 days a week, 7am-10pm.

The salary range for this position is $23 - $27 / hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider your skills, qualifications, and experience.

If you have a passion for helping animals and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s make a difference in the lives of pets and their families together.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Washington Blvd Animal Hospital and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.