Veterinary Technician

NVA; Hudson Oaks (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education support

License reimbursement

Pet care discounts

Job summary

I-20 Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team in Hudson Oaks, TX. You will work with a busy 8‑doctor ER and general practice, providing critical care for dogs and cats during night shifts.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply; experience in emergency or critical care is preferred. This role offers full-time and part-time options with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician in emergency or overnight care.
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emergency and hospitalized patients through the night.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, diagnostics and treatments.
• Place IV catheters and administer medications and fluids.
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting emergency surgical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory diagnostics and sample collection.
• Take and process digital radiographs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and shift communications.

Skills

Emergency Vet Experience

IV Catheter Placement

Patient Monitoring

Laboratory Diagnostics

Radiology

Hospitalized Care

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Technician (Overnight)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Hudson Oaks (Weatherford), TX

Looking for an Overnight Veterinary Technician job near Weatherford, TX where you can utilize your emergency skills, work alongside a collaborative overnight team, and make a difference when pets need it most?

I-20 Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our dedicated overnight emergency team. We are a busy 24/7 emergency and general practice hospital with eight veterinarians providing advanced medical care to dogs and cats throughout the region.

Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced ER environment where your skills are valued, and your teammates support you.

About I-20 Animal Hospital

• 24/7 emergency and general practice hospital
• Eight-doctor team
• Dedicated overnight emergency service
• Small animal practice (dogs and cats)
• Collaborative overnight team known for supporting one another during busy shifts

Our overnight crew has developed a strong reputation for teamwork and communication. We work together, support one another, and stay focused on providing exceptional patient care throughout the night.

What You'll Do

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician, you'll play a critical role in emergency and hospitalized patient care by:

• Monitoring emergency and hospitalized patients throughout the night
• Assisting veterinarians with emergency exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Placing IV catheters and administering medications and fluid therapy
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting emergency surgical procedures
• Performing venipuncture, laboratory diagnostics, and sample collection
• Taking and processing digital radiographs
• Monitoring patient status, pain scores, and recovery
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Communicating patient updates during shift changes and with the medical team
• Providing compassionate nursing care for critical and hospitalized patients

What We're Looking For

• Veterinary Technician experience required
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) encouraged to apply
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred
• Strong technical skills including:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Patient monitoring
  • Laboratory diagnostics
  • Radiology
  • Hospitalized patient care
• Ability to remain calm and organized during emergency situations
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Dependable with excellent communication skills

Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• Overnight shifts:
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts preferred
• Four 10-hour shifts may be available for the right candidate
• Current scheduling needs include Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and weekend coverage

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible hourly rate based on experience. Plus overnight shift differential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for Full-Time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible continuing education support
• License reimbursement
• 75% employee discount on veterinary services
• 50% discount on pharmacy items

Why Join I-20 Animal Hospital?

Emergency medicine is demanding—but it's also incredibly rewarding.

Our overnight team has built a culture of collaboration, trust, and mutual support. Everyone jumps in when things get busy, and no one is left to handle difficult cases alone.

If you're looking for an Emergency Veterinary Technician job near Weatherford or Fort Worth where you can continue building your emergency medicine skills while working with a team that genuinely supports one another, we'd love to meet you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.