Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: 1160 Helmo Ave N - Oakdale, MN 55128Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 HourlyJob Shift: OvernightNot everyone is built for overnights.
But if you are—you already know why you love it.
Quieter hospital. Tighter team. More autonomy.
Fewer distractions, more medicine.
At AERC, our overnight technicians aren’t just “holding down the fort”—they’re trusted, highly skilled technicians managing critical cases, making real-time decisions, and delivering exceptional care when it matters most.
And yes—we back that up with a $6/hour overnight differential.
What You’ll Actually Do
Manage and monitor ER and ICU patients overnight
Perform advanced treatments, diagnostics, and critical care procedures
Think critically, act confidently, and prioritize independently
Partner closely with overnight DVMs on complex cases
Maintain accurate, detailed records in the EMR
Keep equipment, treatments, and workflow running smoothly
Why Our Overnight Team Stays
$6/hour overnight differential (because this work matters)
Real autonomy—you’re trusted to use your skills
Tight-knit crew—you’ll know your team and rely on them
High-impact medicine—you’ll see and manage the cases others don’t
Less chaos, more focus than daytime traffic
Work alongside experienced technicians, VTS, and specialists
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You prefer overnights—not just tolerate them
You like thinking on your feet and solving problems in real time
You’re confident in your skills and want to use them fully
You value a team that shows up for each other at 2am
You want to grow in emergency and critical care
QualificationsRequirements
Veterinary Technician with 1+ year of clinical experience
Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced ER setting
Preferred
AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree
ER or Specialty experience
Apply today—we’re growing our overnight team.
Not Sure You’re a Perfect Fit? Apply Anyway.
If you’re interested in emergency and critical care—or you’re curious whether overnight might be the right move—we’d still love to hear from you.
You don’t need to check every box. We’re happy to connect, answer questions, and explore where you might fit best—whether that’s overnight, another shift, or a different role entirely.
ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA
The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is a 24/7 animal ER in Oakdale, MN & St. Paul, MN. We also offer specialty services for your pet, including Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Imaging, & Avian & Exotic Medicine.