Overnight Critical Care Vet Tech - Sign-On + Weekend Diff

Ethos Discovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

PTO & Holidays

Pet Discount

Tuition Assistance

Uniform Stipend

401(k) Matching

Job summary

GCVS in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Critical Care Overnight to provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients. You will work closely with veterinarians and specialty teams to monitor patient status, administer treatments, perform advanced procedures, and support life-saving interventions while maintaining accurate medical records.

This full-time overnight shift is 3x12-hour shifts from 6pm to 6:30am with alternating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred.
• Minimum 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.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor critically ill and recovering patients for changes in condition, promptly recognizing and escalating concerns to the medical team while assisting with emergency procedures and interventions as needed.
• 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.

Skills

LVT Preferred

Experience 2+ yrs

Emergency Care

Critical Care

Venipuncture

Catheterization

Med Administration

Anesthesia Monitoring

Radiology Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced

English Proficiency

Job description

GCVS in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Critical Care Overnight to provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients. You will work closely with veterinarians and specialty teams to monitor patient status, administer treatments, perform advanced procedures, and support life-saving interventions while maintaining accurate medical records.

This full-time overnight shift is 3x12-hour shifts from 6pm to 6:30am with alternating weekends/holidays.