Emergency Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Destination Pet • San Antonio, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for their Emergency Veterinary Technician role at Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX. This position emphasizes practicing at the top of your license, with transparent pay and a structured career ladder. The hospital is a well-established, full-service general practice and emergency hospital with a legacy of excellence. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment and are committed to the highest standards of care, with a particular focus on surgery. The role encourages LVTs to be clinical leaders, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset, following AAHA utilization guidance.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician state license.
• Proficiency in Anesthesia & Analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Experience with full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy.
• Skills in diagnostic imaging (radiography/positioning) and in-house lab analysis.
• Ability to perform critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and manage catheters/feeding tubes.
• Willingness to take on workflow leadership roles, including leading tech appointments and mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an emergency veterinary setting.
• Fear Free certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Benefits

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Paid volunteer time
• Partnership with in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree