Emergency Veterinary Technician (LVT)
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 and a loyal clientele. Their state-of-the-art facility is surgery-heavy and equipped with top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, including an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography. As an LVT, you will be a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset, following AAHA utilization guidance.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician state license.
- Credentialed technicians are considered clinical drivers of patient care.
- Willingness to work to the top of your license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in emergency veterinary medicine.
- Experience in a surgery-heavy hospital.
- Familiarity with AAHA utilization guidance.
Responsibilities
- Utilize skills in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Perform dentistry procedures such as full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
- Conduct diagnostics including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Provide nursing and triage care, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Demonstrate workflow leadership by 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
- Fear Free–focused environment (training and certification supported)
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
