Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

HSA / FSA

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Pet Discount

PTO and Holidays

Professional Development and Tuition

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks an Emergency Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our Frisco-area hospital. You will provide high‑level nursing care and support to critically ill or injured patients, collaborating with veterinarians and specialists in a fast-paced emergency setting.

You will perform advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and patient care, while ensuring clear client communication and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred (LVT/CVT/RVT).
• Two+ years of veterinary experience for experienced technicians encouraged to apply.
• Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, fluid therapy, and emergency patient care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and positive team culture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in a wide range of critical tasks.
• Triage ER patients and escalate to ER doctors as appropriate.
• Provide compassionate nursing care during hospitalization and recovery.
• Place IV catheters, collect blood, administer medications, and manage IV fluids.
• Assist with emergency diagnostics, treatments, and supportive care.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures.
• Assess patients, monitor vitals, and report changes in condition.
• Restrain and handle patients safely to minimize stress.
• Document treatments, diagnostics, and observations in medical records.
• Communicate care plans with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and client education.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment areas.

Skills

LVT/CVT/RVT

Emergency/critical care

Fluent English

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

LVT/CVT/RVT $25 - $29/hr. | Experienced Technicians $20 - $25/hr. | +$2/hr. Shift Differential Frisco, TX

Located in Frisco, TX, our 13,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility provides advanced emergency and specialty services in a collaborative hospital environment. Technicians work closely with Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, and Specialty teams while gaining exposure to complex medical cases, advanced procedures, and cutting‑edge nephrology and urology services.

Compensation:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/CVT/RVT): $25 - $29/hr.


• Experienced Veterinary Technicians: $20 - $25/hr.


• Compensation based on experience, credentials, and skillset


• +$2/hr. Shift Differential

Schedule:

• Full-Time
  
  
  
  • Overnight Shifts
  
  
  • Days: TBD
  
  
  
  


• 3 x 12-hour shifts per week


• 4 x 10-hour shifts per week

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Life and Disability Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee Pet Discount


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays


• Professional Development and Tuition Assistance


• Uniform Stipend


• Retirement Plan

Job Description:
The Emergency Veterinary Technician provides exceptional nursing care and technical support for critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. This role works closely with veterinarians and specialists to perform advanced diagnostic, treatment, anesthesia, and monitoring procedures while ensuring compassionate patient care and excellent client communication.

Responsibilities:

• Assist our doctors in a wide range of critical tasks


• Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.


• Provide compassionate nursing care to emergency and critical care patients throughout hospitalization and recovery.


• Place IV catheters, collect blood samples, administer medications, and manage IV fluid therapy.


• Assist with emergency diagnostics, treatments, and supportive care procedures.


• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures.


• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes in patient condition.


• Safely restrain and handle patients while maintaining comfort and minimizing stress.


• Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and patient observations in medical records.


• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients regarding patient care plans.


• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and client education.


• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment and treatment areas.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred.


• Experienced Veterinary Technicians with a minimum of two years of veterinary experience are encouraged to apply.


• Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience preferred.


• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.


• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, fluid therapy, and emergency patient care.


• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to fostering a positive team culture.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.


• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required ; multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

About ND VESH
North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH) is a premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the North Texas community. Our modern 13,000+ square foot facility was designed to support advanced patient care, collaboration, and innovation. We are proud to offer comprehensive emergency services alongside specialty care, including advanced nephrology and urology procedures, allowing our team to provide exceptional care across a wide range of complex medical and surgical cases.

Nearby Communities
ND VESH attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including:

• Frisco, TX


• Plano, TX


• McKinney, TX


• Allen, TX


• Prosper, TX


• The Colony, TX


• Little Elm, TX


• Celina, TX


• Carrollton, TX


• Lewisville, TX


• Richardson, TX


• Dallas, TX

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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._