Overnight Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Large Animal Overnight Veterinary Technician Quakertown, PA | Full-Time Overnight Position Overnight Shift | Shift Differential: Earn up to $3.50/hour Do you enjoy working with horses, livestock, and other large animal patients? Are you looking for an overnight role where you'll be part of a skilled emergency team handling challenging and rewarding cases?

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is a busy 24-hour mixed animal hospital providing emergency and referral care for both companion and large animals. Our experienced team treats equine, bovine, camelids, small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals while also supporting a thriving small animal emergency service.

We're looking for a Large Animal Overnight Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives during emergency situations, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do As a member of our overnight large animal team, you'll assist veterinarians with emergency and hospitalized patients while ensuring exceptional nursing care throughout the night.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting veterinarians during large animal emergency examinations and treatments
• Monitoring hospitalized equine and farm animal patients overnight
• Administering medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments
• Placing and maintaining IV catheters
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing diagnostics
• Assisting with emergency procedures and surgical preparation
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient recovery as needed
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Preparing and maintaining treatment areas and equipment
• Communicating patient updates to the veterinary team during shift changes
• Safely handling horses, cattle, and other large animal species
• Supporting occasional mixed animal emergency cases when needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with horses, livestock, or in a mixed animal practice required
• Veterinary technician experience in emergency, equine, or large animal medicine preferred
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials are welcomed but not required
• Comfortable safely handling horses and large animal patients
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced emergency setting

Why Join Quakertown Veterinary Clinic?

• Work alongside experienced large animal and emergency veterinarians
• Gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of equine and farm animal emergency cases
• Collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Competitive compensation with overnight shift differential

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education support and free RACE-approved CE
• Annual scrub allowance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Employee pet care discounts
• Team recognition and incentive programs

Help Care for the Animals That Keep Our Communities Moving If you're passionate about equine and large animal medicine and are ready to make an impact during overnight emergency care, we'd love to hear from you. Join Quakertown Veterinary Clinic and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care for large animal patients when they need it most.

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