At Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, no two days are ever the same. Our team works together to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to pets when they need us most.
Overnight Veterinary Assistant
ID
2026-15943
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-NC-Boone
Who we are:
Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is Hiring an Overnight Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role:
Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive pay based on experience
Schedule:
3 x 12-hour shifts, including weekends
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You:
Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition:
Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:
Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Are you a night owl looking for a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician role that is a real hoot, where you can thrive in emergency medicine, join a supportive team, and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment?
At Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, no two days are ever the same. Our team works together to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to pets when they need us most.
We’re looking for someone dependable, motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn who will be an essential part of our ER family.
Why Our Overnight Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
A supportive, hardworking team that values your contributions
Opportunities to grow and learn in a fast-paced emergency medicine environment
Hands-on experience with emergency and critical care cases
A workplace where your skills and hard work truly matter
What Our Overnight Veterinary Technicians Do
Assist doctors and technicians with patient care
Perform triage and intake of emergency patients
Draw blood and place IV catheters
Monitor hospitalized patients
Administer medications and treatments
Take radiographs and patient vitals
Enter charges and help maintain patient flow
Provide compassionate client communication during stressful situations
What Our Overnight Veterinary Technicians Bring
Experience preferred, but willingness to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Motivation and compassion for emergency veterinary care
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Interest in building skills and learning in emergency medicine
Veterinary technology students, pre-veterinary students, and individuals seeking hands-on clinical experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready for an exciting career helping pets and people in emergency medicine, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join the team at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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