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Veterinary Technician - Emergency & ICU Overnight Shift

ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA·Oakdale, Minnesota

$23 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Manage and monitor ER and ICU patients overnight while performing advanced treatments and critical care procedures. Collaborate closely with overnight veterinarians on complex cases and maintain accurate records.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Veterinary Technician with at least 1 year of clinical experience and possess strong critical thinking skills. An AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree and ER or specialty experience are preferred.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Record Keeping
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Independent Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Diagnostics
  • Emergency Care
  • Veterinary Technician
  • ICU Care
  • Advanced Treatments

Benefits

  • Professional Growth
  • Team Support
  • Autonomy
  • Overnight Differential

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $30/hr
Location
Oakdale, Minnesota
Posted
Apr 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

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,...

Salary listed on 30 jobs
IndustryVeterinary
TypePublic Company
Size51-200 employees
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In Minnesota, emergency and ICU veterinary technicians are often in demand because overnight care requires experienced staff who can respond quickly and work independently. These roles are competitive when candidates bring clinical experience, strong critical thinking, and ER or specialty exposure, especially with an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight overnight readiness and hands-on critical care experience.

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