Veterinary Technician - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Differential pay for swing/overnight

Employee pet discounts

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team full-time at our state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, TX. This role offers a full-time schedule (40 hours, 4–5 days per week) with salary based on experience and swing/overnight/weekend differential pay.

As part of our growing Emergency team, you will monitor anesthesia, perform essential technician duties, and collaborate closely with all hospital services to provide

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing in Texas.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and manage critical patients.

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia monitoring/recovery
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Monitoring and caring for critical patients
• Participate in CPR
• Calculate drug doses
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Emergency care experience

Job description

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital (formerly VCA Animal Diagnostic Clinic) is seeking an enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency team full-time!

Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours, 4-5 days per week

Salary: - $22-$27/hr. based on experience.

Differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shift.

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is excited to welcome a full-time Veterinary Technician or Assistant to our growing Emergency team. As we transition into our new name and state-of-the-art facility, our longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care, team development, and collaborative medicine remains unchanged.

Our brand-new, 25,000 sq. ft. hospital is one of the most advanced in the region, featuring cutting-edge technology.

At VCA, we are committed to growth, mentorship, and career development for every team member. Our hospital culture encourages continuous learning, innovation, and support. Whether you're early in your veterinary career or looking to expand your skills, this is a place where you can grow alongside a world-class medical team that values your contributions and well-being.

Veterinary Technician Duties:

• Anesthesia monitoring/recovery
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Monitoring and caring for critical patients
• Participate in CPR
• Calculate drug doses
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Available Position:

Full-time

What Makes VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Unique?

We are passionate about our team's health and wellness, and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance.

We not only work hard, but we play hard too. Join us for one of our team-building events, such as visiting the Frisco Roughriders for a game, pop-up Food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Holidays are no exception! Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine’s Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radioflyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

Why You Should Consider Us

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates who are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com