Licensed Veterinary Technician - Magnolia Veterinary Hospital
About The Position
Float Veterinary Technician (General Practice & ER) – Day Shift Magnolia Veterinary Hospital is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to serve in a float role supporting both General Practice and Emergency during day shift hours. This position is designed for a technician who values clinical variety, steady workflow, and collaboration across teams. As a float technician, you will help ensure seamless patient care between GP and ER—supporting continuity, efficiency, and strong communication with referring veterinarians. If you are adaptable, organized, and clinically confident, this role offers both structure and diversity within a hospital setting About The Role The Float Veterinary Technician provides skilled nursing support where patient need is greatest on a given day—wellness appointments, sick visits, urgent drop-offs, emergency triage, procedures, and hospitalized patient care. You will move between departments with clarity and professionalism, helping maintain consistent standards across services. Shift: Day Shift/Swing Shift Department: General Practice & Emergency You will support efficiency in GP appointments while maintaining thoroughness and patient-centered care. This role is central to preserving workflow stability and patient safety throughout the hospital. Magnolia Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in good standing
- Strong foundation in anesthesia, medical math, and pharmacology
- Ability to prioritize and shift focus efficiently during busy days
- Comfort with both routine preventive care and urgent stabilization
- Professional, calm communicator with clients and colleagues
- Team-oriented and adaptable mindset
- Technicians who thrive in this role are steady, prepared, and confident moving between structured GP appointments and the variability of ER medicine.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document complete patient histories
- Assess and record TPR, blood pressure, and pain scores
- Assist with wellness and sick-patient examinations
- Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture
- Administer medications and vaccinations as directed
- Perform in-house lab diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology)
- Obtain quality radiographs
- Assist with procedural sedation and anesthesia monitoring
- Provide clear discharge instructions and preventive care education
- Perform triage assessments using established protocols
- Assist with patient stabilization and urgent procedures
- Calculate and administer emergency medications and fluid therapy
- Monitor anesthesia and sedation in urgent cases
- Monitor hospitalized patients and recognize early signs of decompensation
- Initiate and perform Basic Life Support (CPR) when indicated
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets and ensure clear handoffs
- Support smooth transfers between GP and ER cases
- Ensure medical records are complete and clearly documented
- Communicate effectively with doctors and technicians across departments
- Help prepare discharge summaries for referring veterinarians when appropriate
- Maintain consistent clinical and nursing standards regardless of service
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Shift differential for second shift
- CE allowance and professional development support
- Licensing reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for household (13+)
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
