Emergency Vet Technician - ICU Skills & Night/Weekend Pay

Ethos Veterinary Health; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life and Disability insurance

PTO and Holidays

Pet Discount

Professional development and tuition

Uniform stipend

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician for a hybrid on-site schedule in Houston, TX. The role focuses on triage, lifesaving care, and collaboration with ER doctors to manage critical patients.

You will perform diagnostics, administer treatments, and help hospitalize patients while communicating with clients and supporting a fast-paced team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Formación

• LVT preferred and two years veterinary experience encouraged.
• Emergency or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, and fluid therapy.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, including administering medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and ongoing assessments to ensure optimal patient comfort and recovery.
• Deliver compassionate client support and communication by providing timely updates, answering questions, and helping pet owners understand their pet’s condition, treatment plan, and prognosis during what can often be a stressful and emotional time.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, documenting patient observations, treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, and changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care and compliance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to develop and implement patient care plans, communicate critical changes in patient condition, and provide exceptional, team-oriented care for every patient.
• Support a high standard of patient care and hospital operations by maintaining treatment areas, preparing and managing medical equipment, and ensuring hospitalized patients receive attentive, compassionate care throughout their stay.

Conocimientos

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology safety

Fluid therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Fluent English

Fast-paced environment

Educación

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Descripción del empleo

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician for a hybrid on-site schedule in Houston, TX. The role focuses on triage, lifesaving care, and collaboration with ER doctors to manage critical patients.

You will perform diagnostics, administer treatments, and help hospitalize patients while communicating with clients and supporting a fast-paced team in a state-of-the-art facility.