Overnight Veterinary Technician

Overnight Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. Overnight/3rd shift schedule opportunity.

• Shifts: 6pm to 6 am, Thursday - Saturday

Compensation: $31 - 40/hr, and the starting range for technicians is determined by licensure, skill set, and years of experience. Financial growth opportunities are available.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who enjoys utilizing advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients.

• Collaborate closely with Criticalists, ER Doctors, Specialists, and fellow technicians.

• Perform triage assessments and assist with patient stabilization.

• Utilize advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusion support.

• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients, recognizing subtle changes in patient status and communicating findings to the medical team.

• Assist with emergency procedures and advanced treatments.

• Educate clients and provide clear discharge instructions.

• Help create a positive, collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care.

About Us

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital located in Clackamas, OR. Our team includes Emergency & Critical Care, Specialty Services, and highly trained support staff who are committed to advancing veterinary medicine while providing compassionate care to pets and the people who love them.

We take pride in fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development, making our hospital an excellent place for technicians looking to expand their skills in emergency and specialty medicine.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Benefits of joining the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialist Team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership

• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

• Referral bonuses

• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay

• 401(k) with corporate match

• Pet care discounts (40-100%)

• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

• Plus so much more!

Location: 16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com]]><