Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

$20 - $23/hr. | +$3/hr. overnight/ +$1/hr. weekend differentials

MissionVet Specialty & Emergency (MVS) | San Antonio, TX

MissionVet is a multi-disciplinary veterinary specialty and emergency hospital, and we are currently seeking an ER Veterinary Technician to help us continue to build our specialty practice and work in Emergency and Inpatient Care. As an essential part of our hospital, our technicians play a vital role, using their skills and expertise to provide exceptional care for patients and compassionate support for clients. At MissionVet, you’ll find a place where your knowledge and talents are genuinely valued.

Compensation

• $20 - $23/hr., depending on experience

• • $3/hr. partial overnight differentials offered

• +$1/hr. weekend differentials offered

Schedule

• Full Time

• Days: TBD

• 8:00pm – 8:00am

• 3 x 12 Hour Shifts

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 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 to perform advanced diagnostic, treatment, anesthesia, and monitoring procedures while ensuring compassionate care for patients and clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities

As an ER Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in providing life-saving care to pets. Your duties include:

• Experience or familiarity with emergency care, including advanced ICU monitoring, CRI calculations, and fluid rate management.

• Assessing and stabilizing critically ill patients while working closely with the veterinary team.

• Administering medications and treatments under the direction of experienced veterinarians.

• Providing compassionate support to concerned pet owners and keeping them informed about their pets' condition.

• Ensuring accurate and detailed medical record-keeping.

• Collaborating with veterinarians and team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or Skilled Technicians with at least two years of experience.

• Prior experience in Emergency and Critical Care is preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

• The ability to thrive under pressure and make informed decisions in fast-paced situations.

• A genuine passion for animal care and a commitment to patient well-being.

About MissionVet Specialty & Emergency

MVS is a premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving San Antonio and South Texas. Since opening in 2012, MVS has become a trusted referral partner for veterinarians throughout the region, providing advanced emergency and specialty care for dogs and cats.

Our team is comprised of industry leaders, board-certified specialists, experienced veterinary professionals, and compassionate support staff who are dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine while delivering exceptional patient and client care. We foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive throughout their careers.

Nearby Communities

MVS attracts Veterinary Professionals from throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area and surrounding communities, including:

• San Antonio, TX

• New Braunfels, TX

• Schertz, TX

• Cibolo, TX

• Universal City, TX

• Converse, TX

• Boerne, TX

• Helotes, TX

• Seguin, TX

• Floresville, TX

• Castroville, TX

• Pleasanton, TX

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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.

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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. 

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