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As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician: * You will be able to calculate basic medical math ... You will perform phlebotomy. * You will have the ability to place a peripheral intravenous catheter ...

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How much do overnight phlebotomist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight phlebotomist in Riverside, CA is $19.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight phlebotomist?

An Overnight Phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who collects blood samples from patients during overnight shifts, typically in hospitals, labs, or clinics. They ensure proper labeling, handling, and transportation of specimens for testing. This role requires attention to detail, strong patient interaction skills, and the ability to work independently during non-traditional hours.

What is the work environment like for an overnight phlebotomist?

As an Overnight Phlebotomist, you typically work in hospitals, laboratories, or outpatient facilities with a smaller team and fewer administrative staff compared to daytime shifts. Your primary responsibilities include collecting blood samples from patients, labeling specimens accurately, and ensuring their secure and timely delivery to the lab for analysis. You may interact with a variety of healthcare professionals, such as nurses, laboratory technicians, and sometimes physicians, often needing to work independently with a high degree of responsibility. The quieter nighttime environment can allow for more focused work, but you must be ready to respond promptly to urgent or unexpected requests.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an overnight phlebotomist?

To thrive as an Overnight Phlebotomist, you need a solid understanding of venipuncture techniques, specimen handling, and infection control procedures, often supported by a phlebotomy certification or relevant healthcare training. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), blood collection equipment, and safety protocols is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure are highly valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure safe and accurate sample collection, effective teamwork, and quality patient care during late-night or early-morning shifts.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Phlebotomist job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,374 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Overnight Veterinary Technician

Irvine, CA • On-site


BluePearl Pet Hospitals
Veterinary Services • 1 - 5K employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 118 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 52 rated veterinary

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Respectful managers


$23 - $47/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team in Irvine, CA!

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

  • Are you looking to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician?
  • Do you have a strong passion for the Veterinary field?
  • Do you want to work with dedicated, highly skilled veterinary professionals?

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician:

  • You will be able to calculate basic medical math.
  • You compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients.
  • You will understand the classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
  • You will administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
  • You will perform phlebotomy.
  • You will have the ability to place a peripheral intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein.
  • You will alert Veterinarian if the patient's status changes and/or physical exam or monitoring parameters are outside of normal ranges.
  • You will perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
  • You will intubate patients under the direction of a Level II technician or higher.
  • You support Veterinarian and client through the euthanasia process.
  • You can read and follow orders written on the treatment sheet accurately and promptly.

Pay: $23.00 - $47.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For example:

  • Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential

What can you expect from BluePearl?

BluePearl grew from the dreams of numerous veterinarians who believed pets should have access to high quality, groundbreaking healthcare. We are seeking hospital support with the same philosophy who are looking to grow their career in an exciting environment with a family atmosphere.

Why BluePearl?

  • Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
  • We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
  • In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
  • We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
    • Flexible work schedules.
    • Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.
    • Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
  • We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.



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