Overnight Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician

URGENTLY HIRING

Midlothian, TX

The Veterinary Emergency Hospital Midlothian (VEHM) is a small, busy, privately‑owned, animal emergency hospital serving the greater Midlothian community with empathetic, progressive care.

We take pride in delivering exceptional medicine, exemplary patient care, and compassionate client service around the clock. VEHM is open 24/7, including weekends and holidays, to provide continuous, top‑of‑the‑line veterinary care when it’s needed most.

We 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 as a team to provide 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:
Minimum of 32 hours per week, including at least one scheduled weekend shift.

Overnight Shifts and Late Mid‑Shifts available Wednesday through Saturday.

• 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 and continuity of care

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role involving anesthesia, triage, surgery, diagnostics, and more.

• 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, SpO2, and ETCO2
  • Assist with ultrasounds, endoscopy, surgery, and specialized procedures

• Place and maintain intravenous catheters (including feeding tubes, jugular catheters, central lines, and PICC lines, based on experience)
• Provide hospitalized patient care, including treatments, feeding, and…