Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency (Overnights)
Pay
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT/VTS): $25.00–$35.00 per hour + shift differential.
Experienced Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed): $22.00–$25.00 per hour + shift differential.
Schedule
Overnight shift: 7 pm – 7 am.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Strong doctor–technician collaboration, advanced emergency medicine and diagnostics, and a supportive team culture backed by Thrive‑backed resources.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency surgeries and post‑operative care.
- Provide emergency nursing care and first aid to injured or recovering patients.
- Prepare patients and surgical instruments for procedures.
- Monitor and interpret vital signs, including blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂.
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in‑house diagnostics.
- Operate digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Accurately document patient histories and medical records.
- Maintain clean, sterile, and organized treatment, exam, and lab areas.
- Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 + year of emergency veterinary technician experience.
- ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged.
- Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting skills.
- Experience with post‑operative and emergency patient care.
- Ability to assess patient condition and respond in fast‑paced situations.
- Calm, focused, and confident under pressure.
- Detail‑oriented with strong clinical judgment.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys learning and growing in emergency care.
About the Hospital
Hillside Veterinary Clinic provides primary and emergency care to dogs and cats throughout the greater Dallas area. As a full‑service companion‑animal hospital, we offer a broad spectrum of treatments and procedures, with a staff committed to superior veterinary care and client satisfaction.
Professional Development
Through ThriveU, you’ll have access to a vast, free library of continuing‑education courses, live virtual workshops for leadership development, and a program that teaches the fundamentals of running a pet hospital. With a nationwide network of locations, you can move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment that fits your career goals.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Mental health support through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
- Backup childcare and elder‑care support
- FREE continuing‑education courses
- Pet‑care discounts and perks
- Student‑loan support tools
Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30 + hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. With a network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S., Thrive invests in its people through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives. For pet owners, Thrive offers a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options to simplify access to quality care.