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Lancaster Veterinary Specialties - Part Time Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Provide attentive overnight care for 1-4 stable post-operative surgical patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing IV fluid therapy.
Requirements summary
Requires a minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience as a licensed or non-licensed technician or assistant. Candidates must be clinically confident in technical skills like venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care.
We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially.
Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals.
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Overnight Veterinary Technician / Assistant – 1 Shift Per Week Guaranteed Pay | Calm Overnight Environment Lancaster Veterinary Specialties (LVS) – Lancaster, PA Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician looking to earn reliable supplemental income in a calm overnight environment?
This role is ideal for someone who already works in veterinary medicine and wants one predictable overnight shift per week without the chaos of emergency medicine.
This is not an ER-style overnight shift — our overnight team typically cares for just 1–4 stable post-operative patients.
At LVS, our overnight team focuses on attentive, compassionate care for surgical patients in a supportive, drama-free hospital culture.
Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Why Our Overnight Team Loves This Role ✔ Typically only 1–4 stable post-operative patients overnight ✔ Calm, structured overnight environment ✔ One overnight shift per week ✔ Guaranteed base pay if the shift cancels ✔ Flexible start/end times to work around your primary job ✔ Supportive, drama-free hospital culture This role is perfect for someone who enjoys focused patient care and quiet overnight work while earning reliable additional income. Schedule Primarily 1 overnight shift per week Typical shift: 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Usually Tuesday night into Wednesday morning) Start and end times can be slightly adjusted to accommodate your primary job. If overnight patients are discharged before the shift begins, you will still receive a guaranteed base pay of $175 for the scheduled shift. What You'll Do Overnight patient care typically includes 1–4 stable post-operative surgical patients. Responsibilities include:
Monitoring post-operative surgical patients
Administering medications
Managing IV fluid therapy (Heska pumps)
Monitoring and documenting vital signs (HR, RR, temperature, CRT)
Maintaining accurate nursing notes and morning handoffs
Responding confidently and appropriately to any patient concerns While the overnight environment is generally calm, we are looking for someone who is clinically confident, detail-oriented, and dependable. What We’re Looking For
Licensed Veterinary Technician, non-licensed technician, or experienced Veterinary Assistant
Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience required
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration
Strong communication and documentation skills
Calm, independent, and reliable
Professional and team-oriented Specialty experience is not required — we are happy to teach. Our Culture We’ve intentionally built a hospital where people enjoy coming to work. Our team values:
Respect and professionalism
Clear communication
Teamwork and support
Continuous learning You’ll be joining a group of people who genuinely enjoy working together and take pride in providing excellent care to our patients. Our Leadership Approach Our leadership team believes in clear communication, mutual respect, and creating an environment where team members feel supported and empowered. We are intentional about maintaining a drama-free workplace, operating under the belief that we never assume ill intent. This philosophy helps us foster trust, professionalism, and a positive team culture. Interested? If you're looking for a calm overnight role where your skills matter and your work is appreciated — while earning reliable additional income — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our overnight care team. Ready to Learn More? We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.
