Overnight Emergency Veterinary Tech Lead

AAVMP; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

FREE CE courses

Job summary

Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Dallas, TX seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency to join our overnight team (7pm–7am). You will support veterinarians during emergencies, monitor anesthesia, assist with surgeries, and provide advanced nursing care to critically ill dogs and cats.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid assessment, and precise record-keeping. ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of emergency veterinary technician experience.
• 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 in fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 injured or recovering patients
• Prepare patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Monitor and interpret vital signs (BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂)
• Collect lab samples and perform in-house diagnostics
• Operate digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Document patient histories and medical records
• Maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants

Skills

Emergency veterinary technician

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Post-operative care

Fast-paced decision making

Job description

Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Dallas, TX seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency to join our overnight team (7pm–7am). You will support veterinarians during emergencies, monitor anesthesia, assist with surgeries, and provide advanced nursing care to critically ill dogs and cats.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid assessment, and precise record-keeping. ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials are encouraged.