Veterinary Technician, Emergency Hybrid Schedule

Ethos Veterinary Health•Houston, TX

8d•$19 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Technician to provide patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environment. The role’s primary responsibility is to triage patients as they arrive in the Emergency Room, assess pets, and provide immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor when required. The technician communicates patient history, vital signs, and concerns to doctors to support timely and appropriate management, and works with technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, carry out treatment plans, and hospitalize patients. The position also provides advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, supports clients with updates and information, maintains accurate medical records, and collaborates with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff. Technicians help maintain treatment areas and medical equipment and provide attentive care throughout each patient’s stay. The role is full-time and follows a two-week schedule: Week 1 includes Monday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Thursday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Week 2 includes Sunday, Thursday, and Friday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hourly compensation depends on credential level: $19–$30 for non-credentialed technicians, $21–$34 for credentialed veterinary technicians, and $35–$40 for Veterinary Technician Specialists. Differentials are $2 per hour for overnight shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and $3 per hour on weekends. GCVS is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving companion animals and is part of Ethos Veterinary Health.

Requirements

At least two years of veterinary experience; experienced Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, and fluid therapy.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
Emergency or critical care experience.
Multilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Triage patients arriving at the Emergency Room according to triage levels.
Assess pets and provide immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor when required for critical patients.
Communicate patient history, vital signs, and concerns to doctors to support timely and appropriate emergency care.
Work with technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, carry out treatment plans, and hospitalize patients.
Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, including medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and ongoing assessments.
Provide timely client updates, answer questions, and help pet owners understand their pet’s condition, treatment plan, and prognosis.
Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, documenting observations, treatments, diagnostics, medications, and changes in patient status.
Collaborate with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to develop and implement patient care plans and communicate critical changes.
Maintain treatment areas, prepare and manage medical equipment, and support hospital operations.
Provide attentive and compassionate care to hospitalized patients throughout their stay.

Benefits

401(k) with matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts, including a pet discount
Professional development and tuition assistance
Uniform stipend
Retirement plan
Ongoing continuing education opportunities, including vendor-hosted lunch-and-learns