Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Professional development and tuition assistance

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Overnight in Houston, TX. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced emergency environment. You will collaborate closely with veterinarians and support staff to monitor patient status, administer treatments, and ensure exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of veterinary experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of veterinary experience.
• Emergency or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records.
• Monitor critically ill and recovering patients for changes in condition.

Skills

Technical skills including venipuncture

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Overnight

Location: Houston, TX.

Compensation: VTS $35-$40/hr | LVT/CVT/RVT $21-$34/hr | Non-Credentialed $19-$30/hr

Sign On Bonus: +$2/hr overnight differential, +$3/hr weekend differential. Bonus amounts: Vet Assistant/Tech $500, LVT $1500, VTS $2500.

Job Description

The Critical Care Veterinary Technician provides advanced nursing care to critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. This role works closely with veterinarians and specialty teams to monitor patient status, administer treatments, perform advanced technical procedures, and support life‑saving interventions while ensuring exceptional patient care and client communication. Critical Care Technicians are responsible for recognizing changes in patient condition, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate medical records.

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 stressful and emotional times.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred.
• Experienced Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with a minimum of two years of veterinary experience encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life and Disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount).
• Professional development and tuition assistance.
• Uniform stipend.
• Retirement plan.

Schedule

• Full-Time: 3x12 hour shifts (6pm–6:30am).
• Alternating Weekends/Holidays.

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Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.