Absecon Veterinary Hospital·Absecon, New Jersey
Provide critical care, monitoring, and emergency treatment for hospitalized veterinary patients during overnight shifts. Support veterinarians with diagnostics and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring a clean and organized clinical environment.
We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll provide critical care and monitoring for hospitalized and emergency patients during overnight hours, ensuring their comfort and safety when our clinic is otherwise quiet. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a patient care position and prefers overnight hours.
Our technicians play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care, supporting our veterinarians, advocating for patients, and providing exceptional service to our clients. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.
Sign-On Bonus Available!
1. Must be able to ambulate/move 90% of time
2. Must be able to move supplies and patients up to 50 pounds
3. Must be able to use Fear-Free techniques to restrain patients
1. Exposure to potential caustic agents, medical grade radiation, and cleaning products 2. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and wounds potentially inflicted by patients 3. Exposure to moderate to loud noises (such as barking)
Absecon Veterinary Hospital is part of a thriving, privately owned network of hospitals across South Jersey and Pennsylvania, including Mount Laurel Animal Hospital and Pennsauken Animal Hospital & Urgent Care. We're consistently ranked among the top employers in the veterinary field for our focus on support, career development, and work-life balance.
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Shifts are 12 hours in length, but may be adjusted based on hospital needs Current shift need 730P-730A, Sunday through Tuesday Weekend, evening, and holiday availability may be required
Requires prior experience in a veterinary hospital or emergency clinic and proficiency in technical skills like IV placement and anesthesia monitoring. A degree from an AVMA-accredited program and CVT, LVT, or RVT certification are preferred.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.
