Veterinary Technician Assistant (Overnight)

Community Veterinary Partners

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support overnight patient care by feeding, walking, and monitoring hospitalized animals. Maintain clinic cleanliness through cage sanitation, laundry, and stocking supplies.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in veterinary medicine and the ability to handle animals safely. You are dependable, organized, and capable of working independently during overnight shifts. Experience with animal handling is preferred, but not required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

animal handling

Job Description


Want Hands-On Veterinary Experience Overnight? Make a Real Impact While the Clinic Sleeps.

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic (QVC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team!

We are a full-service veterinary hospital in Quakertown, PA, providing both routine care and 24/7 emergency services for a wide variety of animals. Our overnight team plays a critical role in supporting hospitalized patients, assisting technicians, and ensuring continuous, high-quality care through the night.

If you’re looking to grow in veterinary medicine and prefer a more focused clinical environment, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience.

What You’ll Do

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll support patient care and hospital operations during critical overnight hours.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with daily care of hospitalized patients (feeding, walking, and monitoring comfort)
  • Cleaning cages, stalls, litter boxes, and maintaining a sanitary hospital environment
  • Washing dishes, water bowls, and handling laundry (washing and folding)
  • Stocking supplies and preparing materials for the next day
  • Setting up and breaking down exam rooms and treatment areas as needed
  • Safely restraining dogs, cats, and some large animals (including horses)
  • Supporting technicians with routine patient care tasks
  • Assisting with limited client interactions and hospital visitations when needed

Schedule & Availability

  • Full-time and part-time overnight positions available
  • Overnight shift coverage required (typical overnight hours vary by hospital need)
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required to support 24/7 patient care
  • Additional compensation provided for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with animal handling (preferred but not required)
  • Interest in veterinary medicine or technician training programs strongly encouraged
  • Calm, dependable, and able to work independently overnight
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to stay organized and attentive during overnight hours
  • Ability to safely handle and restrain animals as needed
  • Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs regularly
  • Ability to Maintain a professional presence, including communication, appearance, and conduct
  • Ability to see clearly at close range, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
  • Must be over the age of 18 to apply

Why Join QVC Overnight Team?

Overnight work offers a unique opportunity to build real clinical skills, work closely with hospitalized patients, and gain hands-on experience in a less hectic environment. You’ll be a key part of the team that ensures pets receive continuous, compassionate care when it matters most.

Community Veterinary Partners

At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other. We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people. Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit. Our work is guided by four core pillars: • Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise • Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth • Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike • Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead. We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
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