Veterinary Technician, Emergency/ICU Overnight

Veterinary Technician, Emergency/ICU Overnight

If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to advance your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH) offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled emergency and specialty team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Located in Frisco, TX, our 13,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility provides advanced emergency and specialty services in a collaborative hospital environment. Technicians work closely with Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, and Specialty teams while gaining exposure to complex medical cases, advanced procedures, and cutting-edge nephrology and urology services.

Compensation:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/CVT/RVT): $25 - $29/hr.
• Experienced Veterinary Technicians: $20 - $25/hr.
• Compensation based on experience, credentials, and skillset
• +$2/hr. Shift Differential

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Overnight Shifts
• Days: TBD
• 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• 4 x 10-hour shifts per week

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 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

Job Description: The Emergency/ICU Veterinary Technician provides exceptional nursing care and technical support for critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. This role works closely with veterinarians and specialists to perform advanced diagnostic, treatment, anesthesia, and monitoring procedures while ensuring compassionate patient care and excellent client communication. Responsibilities:

• Assist our doctors in a wide range of critical tasks
• Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
• 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 patient condition.
• Safely restrain and handle patients while maintaining comfort and minimizing stress.
• Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and patient 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 and treatment areas.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred.
• Experienced Veterinary Technicians with a minimum of two years of veterinary experience are encouraged to apply.
• Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and 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 fostering a positive team culture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

About ND VESH North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH) is a premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the North Texas community. Our modern 13,000+ square foot facility was designed to support advanced patient care, collaboration, and innovation. We are proud to offer comprehensive emergency services alongside specialty care, including advanced nephrology and urology procedures, allowing our team to provide exceptional care across a wide range of complex medical and surgical cases. Nearby Communities ND VESH attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including:

• 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

Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Technician, send them our way! Email View email address on click.appcast.io to learn more about current opportunities. About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.