Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

<p><strong>Friendship Hospital for Animals</strong>, a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in <strong>Washington, DC</strong>, is seeking an experienced <strong>Overnight</strong> <strong>Credentialed Veterinary Technician</strong> to support our Specialty Teams in a unique way. If you're a night owl that is passionate about patient care, utilizing your skillset to the fullest, and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team of specialists, we'd love to meet you.</p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide exceptional, compassionate nursing care to stable post-op patients, pre surgical patients and medical boarders.</li> <li>Collaborate with various specialty services as well as our emergency team.</li> <li>Utilize advanced technical skills, including vascular access, CRIs, fluid therapy, and other patient care skills as needed.</li> <li>Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.</li> <li>Monitor and recognize subtle changes, and confidently advocate for patients where appropriate</li> <li>Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees while fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.</li> <li>Support pet owners with compassionate communication</li> <li>Receive patient handoffs and confirm treatment orders, monitoring requirements, and the responsible veterinarian before assuming care.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong> This is a full or part-time overnight position. 12-hour shifts Monday – Friday. No weekends or on call!</p> <p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation, including shift differentials</li> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA</li> <li>Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement</li> <li>Life insurance and 401(k) with match</li> <li>License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement</li> <li>Uniform allowance</li> <li>Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation</li> <li>Pet care discounts</li> <li>Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more</li> <li>A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or D.C. license eligible credentials are required.</strong></li> <li>Previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized veterinary patients required.</li> <li>Strong technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to remain calm in high-pressure situations.</li> <li>Proficiency in dosage calculation, medication administration, patient monitoring, medical documention</li> <li>RECOVER certification, VTS (ECC), Fear Free Certification, and leadership or mentorship experience are a plus.</li> </ul> <p>We're looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family.</p> <p><strong>Friendship Hospital for Animals</strong> is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p> <p><strong>Ready to join the team?</strong><br>Apply today or learn more at <strong>friendshiphospital.com</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$33</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$40 USD</span></div></div></div>