Veterinary Technician Assistant (Overnight)

Job Description

Job Description

Want Hands-On Veterinary Experience Overnight? Make a Real Impact While the Clinic Sleeps.

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic (QVC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team!

We are a full-service veterinary hospital in Quakertown, PA, providing both routine care and 24/7 emergency services for a wide variety of animals. Our overnight team plays a critical role in supporting hospitalized patients, assisting technicians, and ensuring continuous, high-quality care through the night.

If you’re looking to grow in veterinary medicine and prefer a more focused clinical environment, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience.

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll support patient care and hospital operations during critical overnight hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily care of hospitalized patients (feeding, walking, and monitoring comfort)
• Cleaning cages, stalls, litter boxes, and maintaining a sanitary hospital environment
• Washing dishes, water bowls, and handling laundry (washing and folding)
• Stocking supplies and preparing materials for the next day
• Setting up and breaking down exam rooms and treatment areas as needed
• Safely restraining dogs, cats, and some large animals (including horses)
• Supporting technicians with routine patient care tasks
• Assisting with limited client interactions and hospital visitations when needed

• Full-time and part-time overnight positions available
• Overnight shift coverage required (typical overnight hours vary by hospital need)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required to support 24/7 patient care
• Additional compensation provided for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

• Experience with animal handling (preferred but not required)
• Interest in veterinary medicine or technician training programs strongly encouraged
• Calm, dependable, and able to work independently overnight
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and attentive during overnight hours
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals as needed
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs regularly
• Ability to Maintain a professional presence, including communication, appearance, and conduct
• Ability to see clearly at close range, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
• Must be over the age of 18 to apply

Overnight work offers a unique opportunity to build real clinical skills, work closely with hospitalized patients, and gain hands-on experience in a less hectic environment. You’ll be a key part of the team that ensures pets receive continuous, compassionate care when it matters most.