ER Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Austin, TX seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team. You will work across multiple roles, manage rapid patient turnover, support doctors, and provide critical nursing care in a high-stress environment.

Experience in veterinary emergency care is required with strong calculation skills and client communication. You will perform anesthesia monitoring, on-site lab work, and collaborate with the patient care team to educate

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience preferred.
• Proficient in drug calculations and dosing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to handle stress in ER.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans and nursing care.
• Provide client education including home care instructions and meds
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside testing

Skills

Drug calculations

Fast-paced environment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible hours

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Austin, TX seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team. You will work across multiple roles, manage rapid patient turnover, support doctors, and provide critical nursing care in a high-stress environment.

Experience in veterinary emergency care is required with strong calculation skills and client communication. You will perform anesthesia monitoring, on-site lab work, and collaborate with the patient care team to educate