Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician
Mesa, AZ Posted
- $20.00 to $28.00 per hour
- Full time
- Overnights
- ER / ECC
- Credential preferred
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off
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Description
Mesa, AZ | Full-Time | Overnight Emergency/ICU
Overnight Shifts: 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Shift & Weekend Differentials Available
DO YOUR BEST WORK WHEN THE REST OF THE WORLD IS SLEEPING?
We're looking for experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join the overnight team at 1st Pet Veterinary Centers in Mesa.
Our overnight technicians play a critical role in caring for emergency and hospitalized patients throughout the night. You'll work alongside our veterinary team in a fast-paced environment where strong technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and teamwork matter every shift.
We're especially interested in experienced technicians who are comfortable with emergency medicine, inpatient care, and the ICU environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and support team to provide compassionate, timely care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
You'll:
• Provide attentive nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Monitor patients closely and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians with the care and treatment of emergency patients.
• Help prioritize patient-care needs as emergencies arrive and hospitalized patients require ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient information and communicate effectively with the medical team.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members during busy and rapidly changing situations.
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism when supporting pet parents during stressful, emotional, and difficult situations.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Use your existing emergency skills while continuing to learn and develop professionally.
WHY 1ST PET?
1st Pet Veterinary Centers is a 100% employee-owned veterinary practice with hospitals in Chandler, Mesa, and North Phoenix. Our teams provide emergency, urgent care, primary care, and specialty services.
As an employee-owned company, eligible team members have the opportunity to become employee-owners and share in the success they help create.
Our hospitals and programs include:
• Fear Free Certified Practice
• Certified Cat Friendly
• AAHA Accredited Referral Hospitals
• Veterinary Social Work Program supporting clients and team members
• Dedicated Technician & Assistant Training Program focused on skill development and leadership
• Award-winning hospital design, including Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year
BENEFITS
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniforms provided
• Team member pet-care discounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) options
• Profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Access to our Veterinary Social Work Program
If you're an experienced emergency or inpatient technician looking for an overnight role where your skills are valued and you can continue to grow, we'd like to hear from you.
Requirements
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This position is designed for an experienced veterinary technician who can contribute confidently in an emergency and inpatient environment.
REQUIRED
• Minimum 3 years of emergency or inpatient veterinary care experience.
• Strong patient-care skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates.
• Ability to remain organized, attentive, and dependable while managing changing patient-care priorities.
• Availability to work overnight shifts of 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. on varied days.
STRONGLY PREFERRED
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credential.
• Experience working with hospitalized and ICU patients.
We're looking for technicians who bring strong clinical experience, compassion, accountability, and a desire to continue learning and growing with their team.
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Listed pay $20.00 to $28.00 per hour ($41,600 to $58,240 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 8% above the Arizona median of $22.26 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
Posted October 23, 2026. Last checked on 1st Pet Veterinary Centers Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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