Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency
Plano, TX Posted recently
- $22.00 to $30.00 per hour
- Full time
- Overnights, 3x12s, Three 12-hour shifts
- ER / ECC
- Credential preferred
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance
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Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency
LVT/CVT/RVT $22 - $28/hr. | Experienced Veterinary Technicians $18 - $24/hr. |
+$4/hr. Overnight Differential | Plano, TX
If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to advance your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County (EAHCC) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced emergency team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
EAHCC provides comprehensive emergency veterinary services, including in-house diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, emergency surgery, blood and plasma transfusions, oxygen therapy, endoscopy, EKGs, and advanced supportive care. Our collaborative team is committed to delivering outstanding medical care while supporting the needs of pets, clients, and referring veterinarians throughout the community.
Compensation:
- $20 - $28/hr. based on experience and credentials
- +$4/hr. Overnight Differential
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Pet Discount
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
- Uniform Stipend
- Retirement Plan
- Full-Time
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
The Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician provides exceptional nursing care and technical support for critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. This role works closely with veterinarians to perform advanced diagnostic, treatment, anesthesia, and monitoring procedures while ensuring compassionate care for patients and clear communication with clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate nursing care to emergency and critical care patients throughout hospitalization and recovery.
- Place IV catheters, collect blood samples, administer medications, and manage IV fluid therapy.
- Assist with emergency diagnostics, treatments, and supportive care procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes in patient condition.
- Safely restrain and handle patients while maintaining comfort and minimizing stress.
- Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and patient observations in medical records
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients regarding patient care plans.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and client education.
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment and emergency areas.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred
- Experienced Veterinary Technicians with a minimum of two years of veterinary experience are encouraged to apply.
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience preferred.
- 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 required; multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Work alongside a highly skilled emergency veterinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
- Gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload of emergency and critical care patients.
- Practice advanced technical skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
- Be part of a culture built on teamwork, kindness, trust, and mutual respect.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical moments.
Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County (EAHCC) has proudly served the North Texas community by providing comprehensive emergency veterinary care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our experienced team is equipped to handle a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies using advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, ensuring patients receive exceptional care when they need it most.
Nearby Communities
EAHCC attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including:
- Plano, TX
- McKinney, TX
- Allen, TX
- Frisco, TX
- Richardson, TX
- Garland, TX
- Wylie, TX
- Murphy, TX
- The Colony, TX
- Carrollton, TX
- Prosper, TX
- Dallas, TX
Considering Relocation?
Join a respected emergency veterinary hospital where your skills, experience, and passion for patient care are valued. EAHCC offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency professionals while continuing to develop your technical and clinical expertise in a supportive, team-focused environment.
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If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Technician, send them our way!
Email Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com to learn more about current opportunities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Listed pay $22.00 to $30.00 per hour ($45,760 to $62,400 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 37% above the Texas median of $18.95 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
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