Overnight ER Veterinary Technician

If you're looking for a career that is challenging, rewarding, and filled with opportunities to expand your skills, this could be the perfect next step.

Red River Animal Emergency Clinic is growing, and we're searching for a full-time Overnight ER Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team in Fargo, ND.

Why Veterinary Technicians Choose Us

We believe great technicians deserve more than just a paycheck-they deserve a workplace that invests in their success, well-being, and future.

Compensation & Incentives

Starting pay:

• $25 - $30 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional $5/hour overnight shift differential

Sign-On Bonus:

• 1-5 years of technician experience: $5,000
• 5-10 years of technician experience: $7,500
• 10+ years of technician experience or ER experience: $10,000
• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discounts on pet care and pet food
• Scrub allowance
• CE allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

YOUR NEW ROLE AS AN OVERNIGHT ER VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

This is an overnight position, working a schedule of three days per week, with preference given to candidates who can work overnights and weekends.

In our fast-paced emergency department, no two shifts are the same. You'll work side by side with a collaborative veterinary team, caring for patients who need urgent and life-saving medical attention.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Triaging incoming emergency cases
• Assisting veterinarians with treatments and procedures
• IV therapy administration
• Wound care
• Feeding tube management
• Patient assessments
• Catheter placement
• Laboratory sample collection
• Blood and plasma transfusions
• Compassionate patient handling and comfort-focused care

You'll also have the opportunity to strengthen and expand your knowledge in:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound imaging
• Anesthesia
• Critical care monitoring
• Long-term ventilation
• Endoscopy
• CT
• Dialysis
• Advanced emergency medicine procedures

In addition, you'll perform in-house laboratory testing including:

• CBC
• Blood gas analysis
• Cytology
• Additional diagnostic testing

You'll also communicate with clients during patient discharge, providing compassionate education and support during stressful situations.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program AND veterinary technology certificate or licensure.

Advanced technical skills in:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound imaging
• IDEXX lab equipment
• Anesthetic ventilation
• Endoscopy
• CT
• Dialysis
• Ventilation

WHO WE ARE

At Red River Animal Emergency Clinic, we've proudly served the Fargo community and surrounding areas for years, providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care when pets need it most. Our team is built on a shared commitment to patient care, collaboration, and continuous learning. We excel at creating an environment where every voice is valued, and every team member plays an important role. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, recognizing the dedication and skill it takes to thrive in emergency veterinary medicine. If you're looking for a supportive, team-oriented culture where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact, Red River Animal Emergency Clinic is a place you'll be proud to call home.

If you're searching for a career where your skills are appreciated, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you. Apply today using our simple initial application and discover how rewarding overnight emergency medicine can be.