Night Shift Emergency Room Vet Technician

Do you thrive in fast-paced emergency medicine, enjoy solving complex cases, and find fulfillment in helping pets through their most critical moments? If you're searching for a rewarding overnight career where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters, Red River Animal Emergency Clinic in Fargo, ND is looking for a full-time Night Shift Emergency Room Vet Technician to join our team.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We know exceptional emergency medicine starts with exceptional people. This overnight opportunity offers starting pay of $25-$30/hour depending on experience, plus an additional $5/hour overnight shift differential. We also offer a generous sign-on bonus program, including $5,000 for technicians with 1-5 years of experience, $7,500 for technicians with 5-10 years of experience, and $10,000 for technicians with 10+ years of experience or prior ER experience. Additional perks include up to $5,000 in relocation assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care and pet food discounts, a scrub allowance, CE allowance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and PTO

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER AS OUR NIGHT SHIFT EMERGENCY ROOM VET TECHNICIAN

When you join our ER vet clinic, you'll play a vital role in helping pets receive life-saving care during their most critical moments. Throughout your shift, you'll triage incoming emergency patients, collaborate with veterinarians to develop treatment plans, administer IV therapy, provide wound care, assist with feeding tube management, perform detailed patient assessments, place catheters, collect laboratory samples, and assist with blood and plasma transfusions while ensuring every patient is treated with compassion and care. You'll utilize advanced technologies including digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, anesthesia equipment, ventilation support, endoscopy, CT, and dialysis while continuously expanding your knowledge in emergency and critical care medicine. You'll also perform in-house diagnostics such as CBCs, blood gas analyses, and cytology testing while providing compassionate communication and education to clients during patient discharge.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time position
• Typical schedule consists of 3 shifts per week
• Overnight schedule
• Additional $5/hour overnight shift differential
• Weekend availability preferred

WHAT'S REQUIRED TO BE OUR NIGHT SHIFT EMERGENCY ROOM VET TECHNICIAN?

• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Advanced technical skills in digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, IDEXX lab equipment, anesthetic ventilation, endoscopy, CT, dialysis, and ventilation

One of the following is required:

• Veterinary technology certification or licensure
• Experience working in a veterinary practice or emergency veterinary medicine

Preference will be given to candidates who can work overnight and weekend shifts.

ALL ABOUT US

For years, Red River Animal Emergency Clinic has proudly provided emergency veterinary services to Fargo and the surrounding communities when pets need care the most. Our success comes from a team of skilled veterinary professionals who are committed to compassion, excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. We believe every employee plays a critical role in our mission, and we foster an environment where collaboration, respect, and professional development are encouraged every day. Our team members have access to advanced medical equipment, opportunities to expand their clinical skills, and the support needed to thrive in the challenging world of emergency medicine. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical abilities, broaden your emergency and critical care knowledge, or build a long-term veterinary career, you'll find an encouraging and growth-focused workplace here.