Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency (Overnights)

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency coverage. This role offers hands-on critical care, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical support in a fast-paced setting.

Licensed technicians enjoy strong collaboration with veterinarians, advanced emergency diagnostics, and a supportive Thrive Pet Healthcare-backed team. Compensation includes shift differential and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Competenze

• Emergency veterinary technician experience (1+ years) preferred.
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting skills required.
• Ability to assess patient condition and respond quickly in emergencies.

Mansioni

• Assist veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency surgeries and post-operative care.
• Provide emergency nursing care and first aid to patients.
• Prepare patients and instruments for procedures and maintain sterility.
• Monitor vital signs and interpret data (BP, ECG, SpO2, EtCO2).
• Collect lab samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Operate radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document patient records.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment, exam, and lab areas.
• Mentor and support other technicians and assistants.

Conoscenze

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Emergency patient care

Fast-paced decision making

Formazione

ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Hillside Veterinary Clinic

Dallas, TX

Overnights (7pm - 7am)

Provide Critical Care When It Matters Most

Compensation:

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

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

Why You’ll Love This Role

• 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 Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks

  Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

  About Thrive

  Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYouHelpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

  We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

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