Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
Frisco, TX
Full Time
Critical Care
Mid Level
Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
LVT/CVT/RVT $25 - $28/hr. | Experienced Technicians $19 - $24/hr. | Frisco, TX
Are you an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician with strong leadership skills, seeking a dedicated, team-oriented environment committed to exceptional patient care and client service?
Look no further! North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH), Located in Frisco, TX, is a 13,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility that 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:
LVT/CVT/RVT $25 - $28/hr. | Experienced Technicians $19 - $24/hr. | Frisco, TX
Are you an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician with strong leadership skills, seeking a dedicated, team-oriented environment committed to exceptional patient care and client service?
Look no further! North Dallas Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (ND VESH), Located in Frisco, TX, is a 13,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility that 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 - $28/hr.
- Experienced Veterinary Technicians: $19 - $24/hr.
- Compensation based on experience, credentials, and skillset
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Day Shifts
- 3 x 12-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:
As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. Working alongside veterinarians and a highly skilled medical team, you will utilize your technical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate approach to help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. Working alongside veterinarians and a highly skilled medical team, you will utilize your technical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate approach to help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive nursing care to hospitalized patients, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, managing intravenous catheters and fluid therapy, performing diagnostic sample collection, and responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Closely monitoring critically ill patients requiring intensive care, including those recovering from surgery, experiencing trauma, respiratory distress, neurologic emergencies, sepsis, or other complex medical conditions.
- Assisting veterinarians with advanced procedures and diagnostics, including imaging, blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, CPR, and emergency interventions as needed.
- Delivering compassionate, attentive care to patients while ensuring their comfort, cleanliness, and overall well-being throughout their hospitalization.
- Providing empathetic support and clear communication to pet owners during stressful situations, helping them understand treatment plans, patient progress, and medical updates while fostering trust and confidence in the care team.
- Maintaining accurate, thorough, and timely medical records to ensure seamless communication among team members and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborating closely with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care and support positive patient outcomes.
- Prioritizing and managing multiple cases effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high standard of medical excellence and attention to detail.
- Upholding hospital standards for patient safety, infection control, equipment maintenance, and treatment area organization.
- Contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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:
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
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Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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.
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