Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Pet Specialists of Austin

Austin, TX

Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week, including one weekend night.

$23-$26 per hour, based on experience, credentials, skills, qualifications, and location. Shift differential available for overnight and weekend shifts.

• Provide skilled nursing care for emergency and critical-care patients in a fast-paced, 24-hour specialty hospital.
• Support triage, patient assessment, inpatient monitoring, treatments, and outpatient procedures under veterinarian direction.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, laboratory testing, radiology support, and specimen collection.
• Assist with emergency procedures, anesthesia, surgery, and CPR while maintaining accurate medical records.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners and collaborate closely with veterinarians and the emergency care team.

• Strong emergency and critical-care nursing skills with sound clinical judgment
• A calm, organized approach to urgent and high-acuity cases
• Clear communication, compassionate client service, and a collaborative team mindset

• At least 3 years of recent veterinary technician experience required
• Veterinary emergency, specialty, or critical-care experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in routine veterinary procedures and confidence supporting hospitalized and urgent-care patients
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Pet Specialists of Austin is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in team growth and development. Opened in 2021, our hospital provides the Austin area with compassionate, high-quality emergency and specialty care, including neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology. We foster an emotionally intelligent work environment and support a positive work-life balance.

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+…