Alliance Animal Health·Portsmouth, Ohio
This overnight position involves comprehensive patient care including restraint, triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and managing hospitalized medical cases from 7 PM to 7 AM. Responsibilities also include administering medications and effectively communicating treatment plans to clients, alongside surgical preparation and assistance.
Company DescriptionShawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients.
We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility.
Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:This is an overnight position 7pm-7amPet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients and surgical preparation and assistance.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and possess qualities such as compassion, calmness, teamwork, multi-tasking ability, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining histories, processing radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are considered bonuses.
Market context
Ohio veterinary employers often need overnight assistants to help maintain continuous patient care, especially in practices that cover emergencies or hospitalized animals after hours. This role is competitive because employers value hands-on restraint and sample collection skills, plus calm teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then be ready to discuss your overnight availability and any experience supporting anxious animals.
