Veterinary Technician - Overnight Specialty

**Friendship Hospital for Animals**, a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in **Washington, DC**, is seeking an experienced **Overnight** **Credentialed Veterinary Technician** 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.

**About the role:**

• Provide exceptional, compassionate nursing care to stable post-op patients, pre surgical patients and medical boarders.
• Collaborate with various specialty services as well as our emergency team.
• Utilize advanced technical skills, including vascular access, CRIs, fluid therapy, and other patient care skills as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a clean, organized ward.
• Monitor and recognize subtle changes, and confidently advocate for patients where appropriate
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees while fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
• Support pet owners with compassionate communication
• Receive patient handoffs and confirm treatment orders, monitoring requirements, and the responsible veterinarian before assuming care.

**Schedule:** This is a full or part-time overnight position. 12-hour shifts Monday – Friday. No weekends or on call!

**What's in it for you?**

• Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
• Life insurance and 401(k) with match
• License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more
• A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth

**Qualifications**

• **Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or D.C. license eligible credentials are required.**
• Previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine caring for hospitalized veterinary patients required.
• Strong technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in dosage calculation, medication administration, patient monitoring, medical documention
• RECOVER certification, VTS (ECC), Fear Free Certification, and leadership or mentorship experience are a plus.

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.

**Friendship Hospital for Animals** is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Ready to join the team?**
Apply today or learn more at **<friendshiphospital.com>**.

US Pay Range

$33—$40 USD