Overnight ER Certified Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

About the role

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is seeking an Overnight ER Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage. Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson has been West Tucson's most trusted specialty and emergency resource since 2004, distinguished by employing senior in-house doctors rather than rotating relief staff, ensuring continuity of care and clinical expertise. Available 24/7 with a board-certified criticalist always on site, along with a board-certified surgeon and radiologist by appointment, VSCOT draws patients from across the region.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications; ensure proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting areas, and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, verify and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure animals are clean and properly groomed before release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital, emergency/critical care setting, or high-volume clinical environment preferred.
• Experience handling hospitalized patients, assisting with treatments, monitoring patient care, and supporting emergency procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency hospital environment.
• Experience with patient restraint, medication preparation assistance, venipuncture assistance, catheter care, laboratory sample handling, and basic nursing care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client care teams.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and adaptable during emergency situations.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight hours as required by a 24-hour hospital.

Preferred Skills

• Licensed/Registered/Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Controlled substance handling and safety training, if applicable to role and state regulations.
• Completion of hospital-specific training and competency assessments.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience.

Schedule

Wednesday - Friday overnight shift 7PM-7AM. Schedule could change based on hospital needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.