Overnight Veterinary Technician

Job Overview

At the Veterinary Regional Orthopedic Center (VROC), we are redefining excellence in veterinary orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and spine care. Guided by our three core pillars—clinical excellence, educational growth, and forward-thinking research—we are a surgeon-owned and operated hospital committed to delivering cutting-edge treatments in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are seeking a skilled, self-motivated Overnight Technician to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in providing attentive, high-quality overnight care for our hospitalized patients while supporting the success of our surgical team by always staying one step ahead. As an independently functioning technician, this team member exhibits strong clinical skills, excellent judgment, and a passion for patient comfort and safety.

About the Role

The Overnight Technician is an instrumental part of providing top-tier, continuous care to our surgical patients. This technician will monitor patients closely while managing their care and comfort throughout the night. They will also play a key role in facilities management, data entry, and surgical readiness. This role will require attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, dependability, and a forward-thinking mind to promote the efficiency and high standard of care VROC maintains.

Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Retirement Plan

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in surgical, specialty, or emergency veterinary care strongly preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including medication and fluid therapy administration, patient monitoring, and surgical pack preparation.
• Ability to work independently, exercise excellent judgment, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with EzyVet and VetRadar or similar EMR systems; strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Passion for patient comfort, team collaboration, and maintaining a high clinical standard.
• Clear, compassionate communicator with a service-minded attitude.
• Precision and efficiency with recordkeeping, scheduling, and follow-through.
• Initiative and attention to detail in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace.

Schedule

• Overnight shifts available M-F nights (several schedule options may exist)
• No weekends
• Work Location: In person
• Occasional flexibility may be needed for out of hours admits, discharges, or emergency cases.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Duties

• Provide attentive overnight care for hospitalized surgical patients, including medication administration, fluid therapy, CRI management, and nursing assessments.
• Adjust fluid rates, pain management plans, or supportive therapies per protocols using critical thinking and autonomy.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition, perform full TPR and pain assessments, and initiate supportive care based on standing orders or protocols.
• Manage incision monitoring, bandage/splint assessment, and basic wound care.
• Ensure patient comfort and well-being with walks, repositioning, enrichment, and nursing interventions.
• Communicate concerns and updates to the surgical team when required and ensure accuracy and completeness of patient care rounds.

Surgical Operations Support

• Assist the surgical team through cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation via steam autoclaves and EtO gas sterilizers as needed to keep all equipment sterile and ready to use the next day.
• Review the upcoming surgical schedule and pull surgical packs, implants, and instrumentation for the next day's procedures
• Set up ORs for upcoming cases (verify cleanliness, arrange equipment, and turn on warming devices, etc) prior to day staff arriving.
• Prepare kennels, paperwork, and prep area supplies for the next day's surgical cases.
• Create and insert notes and templates into EzyVet records for upcoming procedures and appointments.

Hospital Maintenance and Organization

• Manage inventory of hospital supplies and oversee the restocking ORs, treatment areas and prep areas.
• Complete overnight cleaning and upkeep tasks to maintain a sanitary, safe environment for patients and a welcoming space for clients.

Client Support

• Perform evening discharges and admissions for pet parents who require a later pick-up or drop-off time.
• Field overnight phone calls as able and provide patient updates to pet owners of hospitalized patients where requested.
• Review invoices for overnight patients and collect payments at discharge.