Veterinary Technician - Inpatient - Overnight

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
  • Norristown, PA
  • $23 Per Hour
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Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Inpatient | Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Norristown, PA | Full-Time (Overnight)

Schedule & Pay

  • Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM (Overnight)
  • Some holidays are required
  • Starting at $23.00/hour, plus a 25% shift differential

Why MVA
Medical/Dental/Vision • 401k with match • PTO + CE allowance • Tuition reimbursement • Paid Lunch Breaks • Pet care discounts • Pet food discounts • Paid volunteer time • Uniform allowance

    What You’ll Do

    • Monitor and care for non-critical and recovering patients
    • Administer medications and treatments (IV, IM, SQ, PO)
    • Assist with inpatient diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, and catheter care
    • Prepare and manage patient recovery from anesthesia
    • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, clinicians, and support teams
    • Maintain accurate records, follow treatment plans, and assist with patient discharge
    • Demonstrate sound medical knowledge and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
    • Apply Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and calm

    What You Bring

    • 1–2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician/Nurse
    • CVT/LVT/RVT licensure preferred or educational equivalent
    • Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a high-volume setting
    • Strong knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, terminology, and disease processes
    • Excellent communication and multitasking skills
    • A calm, focused demeanor and a commitment to learning and growth

    Ready to take the next step? We'd love to meet you.

    Metropolitan Veterinary Associates/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorristown, PA

    Skills

    • Anesthesiologyunmatched
    • Animal Careunmatched
    • Catheterizationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Critical Careunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diseaseunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Pharmacologyunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Veterinary Medicineunmatched
    • Veterinary Nursingunmatched

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