Veterinary Technician - ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team in Dallas, TX. The role requires 3 years of veterinary medicine experience, with ICU or specialty experience preferred. Salary ranges from $22 to $27 per hour, based on experience, with differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shifts.

Schedule: Full-Time, 4-5 days a week. We are transitioning to our new name and state-of-the-art facility, offering growth,

Qualifications

• Three years of veterinary medicine experience.
• ICU or specialty experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Perform venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Maintain central line care.
• Provide feeding tube management.
• Manage chest tubes and urinary catheters.
• Monitor ECG and vital signs.
• Assist with surgeries and exams.
• Maintain thorough medical records and patient communication.

Skills

LVT certification

ICU experience

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital (formerly VCA Animal Diagnostic Clinic) is seeking an enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our growing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team! 3 years of Veterinary Medicine Experience needed. ICU or Specialty experience preferred.

Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287

Salary: $22 - $27/hour, based on experience.

Differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shifts.

Schedule: Full-Time, 4-5 days a week

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is excited to welcome a full-time Veterinary Technician to our growing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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
• Patient intubation
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Central line maintenance
• Feeding tube placement and/or management
• Chest tube management
• Urinary catheter placement and/or management
• ECG monitoring
• Surgical site and wound monitoring
• Follow chemotherapy and infectious disease protocols
• Perform physical therapy on post-op patients
• Provide supplemental oxygen to critical patients
• Participate in CPR
• Calculate drug doses
• Reconstitute drugs
• Administer SQ, IV, IM injections
• Obtain and submit lab samples
• Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Maintain thorough medical records
• Assist clinicians with exams and procedures
• Client education/communication
• Provide compassionate care for all patients

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

This role is suited for the experienced veterinary assistant, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone who is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

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!

We look forward to getting to know you.

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

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