Overnight Veterinary Technician

Burleson-Animal-Emergency-Hospital-; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Burleson Animal Emergency Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour emergency-only team. You will perform triage, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, radiology, and assist in surgeries in a fast-paced setting.

We value patient care and teamwork, offering a supportive leadership and opportunities to grow emergency medicine skills. This is a full-time, in-person position with comprehensive benefits and a technician-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills.
• Experience with triage and prioritizing emergency patients.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical technician experience.
• Accurate medical record documentation and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient emergency care.
• Patient assessments and treatments; record documentation.
• Laboratory and diagnostic procedures; radiology use.
• Medication administration and drug calculations.
• Surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Support veterinarians and team members; maintain care areas.
• Communicate with clients and provide compassionate service.
• Adhere to hospital standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Triage & emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical technician

Radiology

In-house laboratory

Client communication

Record documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

In-house laboratory equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical CareBurleson Animal Emergency Hospital | Full-TimeBurleson Animal Emergency Hospital is a privately owned, 24-hour emergency-only small animal hospital looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team.We have a strong, supportive culture and a leadership team that values our technicians and the important role they play in patient care. We are a technician-driven hospital where team members are encouraged to use their skills, continue learning, and take an active role in emergency medicine.ResponsibilitiesInpatient and outpatient emergency carePatient assessments and treatmentsLaboratory and diagnostic proceduresMedication administration and drug calculationsSurgical preparation, monitoring, and recoveryMedical record documentationClient communication and serviceSupporting veterinarians and fellow team membersMaintaining hospital standards and patient care areasWe're looking for dependable, motivated technicians who work well in a fast-paced environment and value teamwork, communication, and quality patient care.Veterinary Technician licensure is preferred but not required.Benefits401(k) with matching • Health, dental & vision insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discounts • Referral programIf you're looking for a privately owned hospital with supportive leadership, a strong team culture, and the opportunity to grow your emergency medicine skills, we'd love to hear from you.Please submit your resume with the best contact information to reach you. Because we are an emergency-only hospital, please do not call regarding employment opportunities. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly.Job Type: Full-TimeWork Location: In PersonVeterinary Technician QualificationsWe are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident working in a fast-paced emergency environment.QualificationsMinimum 3+ years of veterinary technician experienceStrong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skillsExperience with triage and prioritizing emergency patientsAnesthesia monitoring and surgical technician experiencePatient monitoring, treatment, and recoveryRadiology and in-house laboratory skillsMedication administration and drug calculationsAccurate medical record documentationStrong client communication skillsAbility to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressureDependable, professional, and team-orientedEmergency, surgery, and critical care experience preferred.This is not an entry-level position.