Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to Support our Boarded Surgeon

Destination Pet LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

CE PTO

3 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Mental health support

Volunteer time

Nonprofit partnership

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC in Irving, Texas is seeking an Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to support our boarded surgeon. You will monitor anesthesia and assist in soft-tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic surgeries, practicing at the top of your license in a collaborative, safety‑minded team.

This full-time role offers a wage range of $33–$35/hr (up to $37/hr for VTS), a $2,000 sign‑on bonus, generous CE and PTO, and a structured career ladder with benefits including health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Texas LVT license required.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
• Ability to lead and mentor clinical support staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and assist in soft-tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic surgeries.
• Provide top-tier patient care and support board-certified surgeon.
• Lead tech appointments, perform triage, and mentor assistants.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgical support

Patient care

Leadership

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

In-house lab

Radiography

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We are looking for an Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to support our Boarded Surgeon. You will be monitoring anesthesia and assisting in general and emergency soft-tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic surgeries. Come work with us and practice at the top of your license! Must hold a valid Texas LVT state license.

Wage Range: $33 - $35 /hr. (up to $37 /hr. for VTS)

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you a highly skilled LVT looking for a role that values your advanced clinical expertise? We are seeking a dedicated technician to work directly alongside our boarded surgeon to provide top-tier patient care and elevate our surgical team’s standards. In this position, you will be the primary technician supporting our board-certified surgeon. You will be instrumental in managing complex surgical cases, overseeing advanced anesthesia protocols, and playing a key role in the training and development of our clinical support team.

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO


• 3 weeks PTO


• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends


• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with 5% company match


• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine and a Fear Free-focused environment (training and certification supported)


• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general and emergency practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features four dedicated DVMs, a boarded surgeon, and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), you will be encouraged to work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently. You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.


• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).


• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.


• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.


• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule Growth Paths

Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build your ladder, not a ceiling.

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.

Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.