Veterinary Assistant (Overnight)

Company: Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistants to join our Small Animal team! At QVC, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for our patients and an exceptional level of service for the owners who love them. We are open 24/7 and provide both emergency care and routine treatment for all types of pets. Our Veterinary Assistants play an essential role in our success by assisting veterinarians in exam rooms, providing compassionate care for pets, maintaining hospital equipment, and providing excellent customer service to our clients. *Sign on Bonus available! This is a full-time and part time opportunity. Shift expectations are Overnights 7PM-7AM or 5PM-3AM Responsibilities: Assist veterinarians and technicians by properly restraining pets for exams and preparing them for treatments Perform basic in-house lab testing, nail trims, and collect urine/fecal samples as needed ·Administers subcutaneous fluids, SQ injections and oral medications. Set up and break down of surgery suites, maintain hospital equipment and general cleanliness Educate and effectively communicate with clients to provide a positive customer service experience Accurately fill prescriptions as directed by veterinarian and respond to client refill requests Effectively position for and take radiographs of patients, either under the direction of a doctor or technician Navigate database software to enter service charges and patient care notes Qualifications: Previous experience working with and restraining animals preferred Previous customer service experience required Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a routine basis and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds with help of other team members; the ability to walk large dogs Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask Ability to work independently and as part of a team Benefits: 401k Matching Medical, dental, vision benefits. Mental Health Benefits Employee Discounts Holiday pay Paid time off Life insurance Disability Insurance Shift differentials On the job training Access to Online Educational Portal Staff Events Shift differentials of up to $2.50 more Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; also to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Lifting requirements vary based on demands outlined per department.

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