Veterinary Technician - Emergency

FirstCash; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Dallas, TX, seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician for a swing shift (12pm-12am) to provide hands-on care to critical patients. You will support veterinarians during emergency exams, monitor anesthesia, assist with surgeries, and document medical records.

The role offers competitive hourly compensation ($25.00-$35.00/hr for licensed technicians with shift differential) and a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment with Thrive-backed resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years 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.

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 and administer medications as prescribed.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
• Operate digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately document patient histories and medical records.
• Maintain clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants.

Skills

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Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Calm under pressure

Education

ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged

Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house diagnostics equipment

Job description

Swing Shift (12pm-12am)

Provide Critical Care When It Matters Most

Description

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Hillside Veterinary Clinic

Dallas, TX

Swing Shift (12pm-12am)

Provide Critical Care When It Matters Most

Compensation

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT/VTS): $25.00-$35.00/hr +plus shift differential

ExperiencedVeterinary Technician (Unlicensed): $22.00-25.00/hr + plus shift differential

Why You’ll Love This Role

• ER without leadership or managerial expectations
• Strong doctor-technician collaboration
• Advanced emergency medicine and diagnostics
• Supportive team culture with Thrive-backed resources

What You’ll Do

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide hands‑on care to critical patients by:

• Supporting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with emergency surgeries and post‑operative care
• Providing emergency nursing care and first aid to injured or recovering patients
• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Monitoring and interpreting vital signs, including blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Mentoring and supporting fellow technicians and assistants

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of emergency veterinary technician
• 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 and respond in fast-paced situations

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Calm, focused, and confident under pressure
• Detail‑oriented with strong clinical judgment
• A collaborative team player who enjoys learning and growing in ECC

About The Hospital

At Hillside Veterinary Clinic, we provide primary and emergency care to dogs and cats in the greater Dallas area. Hillside Veterinary Clinic is a full service companion animal hospital providing a broad spectrum of treatments and procedures. Its entire staff is committed to superior veterinary care throughout the life of your pet and quality client satisfaction for you, the pet owner.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-entalleave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitalsacross the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people - through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives, so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership,HereFurYouHelpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler - giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story andjoin where#WeThriveTogether.

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