Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Yorktown, VA Posted
- $16.00 per hour
- Full time
- Overnights, 11:45pm - 8:30am
- ER / ECC
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance
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About this job
Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is an emergency / urgent care hospital in Yorktown, VA. Our technician and support team are tenured and highly capable of supporting our veterinarians with any patient needs that come through our doors! Our practice remains innovative in offering the latest medical techniques and equipment available. Best of all, our hospital culture! We support one another, love to keep learning (and mentoring others), enjoy a challenge and live for the moments where we make each other laugh. We even have a pizza fund and love to bring snacks to share!
**We are looking for a part-time teammate for overnight shifts. Shifts available are Tuesday & Wednesday from 11:45pm - 8:30am**
To learn more about us, click www.animalemergencyyorktown.com/!
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Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
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- Previous experience in ER / Urgent Care is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work overnight shifts.
- Compassionate and calm team-player.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
**We are looking for a part-time teammate for overnight shifts. Shifts available are Tuesday & Wednesday from 11:45pm - 8:30am**
Pay Range: Starting at $16/hr+ depending on experience level
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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Listed pay $16.00 per hour ($33,280 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 11% below the Virginia median of $18.01 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide
Posted October 17, 2026. Last checked on Alliance Animal Health Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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