Veterinary Technician, Emergency/ICU Overnight

Pay

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/CVT/RVT): $25 – $29 per hour.

Experienced Veterinary Technicians: $20 – $25 per hour.

Shift differential: +$2 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time overnight shifts. Days: TBD.

• 3 × 12‑hour shifts per week
• 4 × 10‑hour shifts per week

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Pet Discount
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
• Uniform Stipend
• Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with a wide range of critical tasks.
• Triage patients in the ER, making appropriate medical decisions and escalating to the ER doctor as needed.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to emergency and critical‑care patients throughout hospitalization and recovery.
• Place IV catheters, collect blood samples, administer medications, and manage IV fluid therapy.
• Assist with emergency diagnostics, treatments, and supportive‑care procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes in condition.
• Safely restrain and handle patients while maintaining comfort and minimizing stress.
• Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and observations in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients regarding patient care plans.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and client education.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment areas.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred.
• Minimum two years of veterinary experience; experienced technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Emergency, specialty, or critical‑care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills: venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, patient monitoring.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, fluid therapy, and emergency patient care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to a positive team culture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English reading and speaking; multilingual candidates encouraged.

About North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH)

ND VESH is a premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the North Texas community. The 13,000+ sq ft state‑of‑the‑art facility supports advanced patient care, collaboration, and innovation, offering comprehensive emergency services alongside specialty care such as advanced nephrology and urology procedures.

Nearby Communities

• Frisco, TX
• Plano, TX
• McKinney, TX
• Allen, TX
• Prosper, TX
• The Colony, TX
• Little Elm, TX
• Celina, TX
• Carrollton, TX
• Lewisville, TX
• Richardson, TX
• Dallas, TX

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals. The organization emphasizes world‑class medicine, mentorship, and innovation, offering veterinarians opportunities to practice at an academic‑caliber level, grow professionally, and shape the future of veterinary care.