Veterinary Technician

Description

The Veterinary Emergency Hospital Midlothian (VEHM) is a small, busy, privately owned, 24/7 animal emergency hospital serving the greater Midlothian community with empathetic, progressive care. As part of our expansion, we've opened a second location—Veterinary Emergency Hospital Arlington Urgent Care (VEHA). Together, VEHA and VEHM function as one cohesive organization, united in our commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care across both locations.

VEHM remains our primary hospital and the core of our company. We take pride in delivering exceptional medicine, exemplary patient care, and compassionate client service — around the clock. VEHM is open 24/7, and VEHA offers Urgent Care services daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Both locations are open on weekends and holidays to provide continuous, top-of-the-line veterinary care when it’s needed most.

Both locations are fortunate to be surrounded by many extraordinary general practice veterinarians, with whom we collaborate and proudly support. As an emergency and urgent care network, we do not provide routine or wellness services, such as vaccines, dentals, or preventatives, to the public. These services are reserved exclusively for employee-owned pets.

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome new talent—individuals who are passionate about patient care and ready to make a meaningful difference in a fast‑paced veterinary environment.

We are searching for highly motivated and skilled veterinary technicians to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with veterinarians and lead technicians to offer outstanding care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include providing critical ICU care, assisting with surgical procedures, administering outpatient treatments, and prioritizing patient comfort in every situation. Our veterinary technicians play a vital role in all aspects of patient care, including, but not limited to, anesthesia, wound care, pharmacy, medication administration, and client communication.

Full-Time | Part-Time | Relief | Optional Split-Location with VEHM/VEHA

• Urgent, emergency, ICU, and critical care
• Surgical and special procedural assistance
• Anesthetic, critical care, and ICU monitoring
• Inpatient and outpatient treatment
• Client education and communication
• Pharmacy, medication administration
• Diagnostic Processing
• Supporting patient comfort, client communication, and continuity of care

• Competitive wages (based on experience), shift differential, overtime
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellhub wellness app program
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and pet care discount
• A non-corporate, supportive team culture focused on learning, growth, and compassionate care

• Obtain and document thorough and precise patient histories
• Educate clients on patient care and conditions
• Communicate updates on patient status to clients
• Review medical records, discharge instructions, and treatment cost estimates with clients
• Initiate triage and emergency procedures, including CPR
• Provide wound care and bandage maintenance using aseptic techniques
• Monitor anesthesia, transfusions, and vital signs of critical care patients
• Administer medications via various routes (oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular)
• Apply transdermal medication patches and fill prescriptions
• Diagnostic and Laboratory Procedures
  • Collect samples, including venous, fecal, ear, bodily fluids, and urine (including ultrasound-guided cystocentesis)
  • Prepare samples for in-house or external laboratory testing as required
  • Operate in-house laboratory equipment (CBC, Chemistry, EPOC, Coags, Fecal, Snap Tests, Urinalysis, and Heska View Telecytology)
  • Prepare slides and conduct microscopic examinations
  • Obtain diagnostic results, including digital radiographs (with proper positioning), laboratory tests, ECG, blood pressure, SP02, and ETCO2
  • Assist with ultrasounds, endoscopy, surgery, and specialized procedures

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