Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Veterinary Technician - Emergency 

Hillside Veterinary Clinic

Dallas, TX 

Swing Shift (12pm-12am)

Provide Critical Care When It Matters Most

 

Compensation:

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT/VTS): $25.00–$35.00/hr + plus shift differential

Experienced Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed): $22.00-25.00/hr + plus shift differential

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• ER without leadership or managerial expectations
• Strong doctor–technician collaboration
• Advanced emergency medicine and diagnostics
• Supportive team culture with Thrive‑backed resources

 

What You’ll Do

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide hands‑on care to critical patients by:

• Supporting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with emergency surgeries and post‑operative care
• Providing emergency nursing care and first aid to injured or recovering patients
• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Monitoring and interpreting vital signs, including blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Mentoring and supporting fellow technicians and assistants

 

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of emergency veterinary technician
• 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

 

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Calm, focused, and confident under pressure
• Detail‑oriented with strong clinical judgment
• A collaborative team player who enjoys learning and growing in ECC

 

About the Hospital

At Hillside Veterinary Clinic, we provide primary and emergency care to dogs and cats in the greater Dallas area. Hillside Veterinary Clinic is a full service companion animal hospital providing a broad spectrum of treatments and procedures. Its entire staff is committed to superior veterinary care throughout the life of your pet and quality client satisfaction for you, the pet owner.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthca