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Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Overnight
Ethos Veterinary HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2026
💰 $68,000/yr($38,000/yr – $68,000/yr)
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Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Overnight
VTS $35 - $40/hr. | LVT/CVT/RVT $21 - $34/hr. | Non-Credentialed Technicians $19 - $30/hr.
SIGN ON BONUS |+$2/hr. Overnight & +$3/hr. Weekend Differentials | Houston, TX
If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to advance your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced emergency team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
Compensation:
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
Compensation:
- Non-Credentialed Technicians: $19 - $30/hr.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $21- $34/hr.
- Veterinary Technician Specialists: $35 - $40/hr.
- $3/hr. Weekend differential
- $2/hr. Overnight differential
- SIGN ON BONUS
- Vet Assistant/Tech: $500
- LVT: $1500
- VTS: $2500
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Uniform stipend
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- 3x12 hour shifts
- 6pm-6:30am
- Alternating Weekends/ holidays
Job Description:
The Critical Care Veterinary Technician provides advanced nursing care to critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. This role works closely with veterinarians and specialty teams to monitor patient status, administer treatments, perform advanced technical procedures, and support life-saving interventions while ensuring exceptional patient care and client communication. Critical Care Technicians are responsible for recognizing changes in patient condition, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities:
The Critical Care Veterinary Technician provides advanced nursing care to critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. This role works closely with veterinarians and specialty teams to monitor patient status, administer treatments, perform advanced technical procedures, and support life-saving interventions while ensuring exceptional patient care and client communication. Critical Care Technicians are responsible for recognizing changes in patient condition, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, including administering medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and ongoing assessments to ensure optimal patient comfort and recovery.
- Deliver compassionate client support and communication by providing timely updates, answering questions, and helping pet owners understand their pet’s condition, treatment plan, and prognosis during what can often be a stressful and emotional time.
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, documenting patient observations, treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, and changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to develop and implement patient care plans, communicate critical changes in patient condition, and provide exceptional, team-oriented care for every patient.
- Monitor critically ill and recovering patients for changes in condition, promptly recognizing and escalating concerns to the medical team while assisting with emergency procedures and interventions as needed.
- Support a high st
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