Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview

At Magnolia Veterinary Hospital, we are looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who values steady clinical standards, clear communication, and strong collaboration with referring veterinarians. Our ER service exists to support—not replace—primary care. Every case we see is handled with the understanding that continuity and follow-up matter.

Why Magnolia?

• Two Sides of Veterinary Medicine: Build lasting relationships through General Practice while strengthening your skills in Emergency Medicine.
• Use Your Full Skill Set: From anesthesia monitoring and diagnostics to emergency triage and patient stabilization, you'll stay hands-on and engaged throughout your shift.
• Variety Built Into Every Day: You won't be confined to a single department. You'll move where patients need you most, helping provide exceptional care across services.
• A Team You Can Count On: Work alongside veterinary professionals who communicate well, support one another, and share a commitment to great medicine.
• Grow Your Career: Whether your passion is GP, ER, or both, we'll support your development through continuing education, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Emergency Triage and Stabilization

• Perform triage assessments using established urgency protocols
• Obtain and document complete patient histories
• Accurately assess and record TPR, blood pressure, pain scores, and perfusion parameters
• Assist with rapid stabilization and emergency procedures

Advanced Nursing and Monitoring

• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture efficiently
• Calculate and administer medications and fluid therapy, including shock doses
• Monitor continuous fluids and assess for response or overload
• Execute, monitor, and recover sedation and anesthesia
• Monitor ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, NIBP, and temperature during procedures
• Initiate CPR and perform Basic Life Support as indicated

Diagnostics

• Obtain high-quality radiographs
• Perform in-house laboratory testing (CBC, chemistry, lactate, urinalysis, cytology)
• Prepare and submit reference laboratory samples

Hospitalized and Critical Care

• Assist with ICU-level patients and recognize early decompensation
• Assist with blood product administration
• Maintain detailed treatment sheets and communication logs
• Provide thorough shift handoffs to ensure continuity of care

Client and Referral Communication

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients during emergencies
• Prepare complete medical records for referring veterinarians
• Support timely case updates to ensure seamless continuity of care

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed 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

Schedule

• Day shift
• 10-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• Holidays required

Compensation

$18.00-$28.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience. 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care) 
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time 
• Uniform allowance 
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets 
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave 
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) 
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources 
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match. 

Ready to Join Our Team?

Veterinary technicians do far more than support great medicine.

They help make it possible. If you're looking for a hospital where your knowledge, compassion, and clinical skills are respected and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

Check us out: magnoliavet.com

Looking for: Veterinary Technician | Vet Tech | RVT | LVT | CVT | Registered Veterinary Technician | Licensed Veterinary Technician | Certified Veterinary Technician

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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 local 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.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.