Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

The role

This person will provide nursing care to stable post-op patients, pre-surgical patients, and medical boarders. They will collaborate with specialty services and the emergency team while utilizing advanced technical skills.

What you will do

• Provide nursing care to stable post-op patients, pre surgical patients and medical boarders
• Collaborate with various specialty services and the emergency team
• Utilize advanced technical skills including vascular access, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward
• Monitor and recognize subtle changes and advocate for patients
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees
• Support pet owners with compassionate communication
• Receive patient handoffs and confirm treatment orders

Required qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or D.C. license eligible credentials
• Previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized veterinary patients
• Strong technical skills
• Sound clinical judgment
• Confidence to remain calm in high-pressure situations
• Proficiency in dosage calculation
• Proficiency in medication administration
• Proficiency in patient monitoring
• Proficiency in medical documentation

Nice to have

• RECOVER certification
• VTS (ECC)
• Fear Free Certification
• Leadership or mentorship experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts
• Pet care discounts
• Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology

About the company

Friendship Hospital for Animals is a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC.