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Veterinary Technician Assistant, Overnight Emergency & Critical Care

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026

💰 $38,000/yr($32,000/yr – $38,000/yr)

About the role

Veterinary Technician Assistant, Overnight Emergency & Critical Care
$16 - $19/hr. |+$2/hr. Overnight & +$3/hr. Weekend Differentials | Houston, TX

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the world of veterinary care? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? If you’re a highly organized, compassionate, and energetic individual with exceptional collaboration skills, we want you to join our team at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) as an Overnight ECC Technician’s Assistant.

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:

$16 - $19/hr., based on experience
+$2/hr. Overngiht Differential
+$3/hr. Weekend Differential

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
- Schedule: TBD

Job Description:
The ECC Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to all GCVS patients. Key duties include patient husbandry, departmental stocking and cleaning, assisting Veterinarians and Technicians during exams and patient workups, and maintaining detailed patient records throughout hospitalization. Strong communication with Doctors, Leadership, Charge Technicians, Technicians, Client Patient Coordinators, and fellow Technician Assistants is essential to effectively carry out delegated tasks and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires a reliable, proactive, high-energy individual capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities:
Monitoring

Assist technicians in obtaining vitals
Monitor and record food and water intake and expulsion
Monitor and record urination and bowel movements
Monitor all alerts as indicated by the Veterinarian
Notify the Veterinarian and Charge Technician if any alerts are out of normal range

Clinical

Assist Technicians in completing diagnostics- collecting lab samples, taking radiographs
Assist Technicians in performing triages
Assist with A&E patients that come through ER or are hospitalized in ICU/IMC
Deliver lab samples to the lab, request/prepare/send off imaging for Radiologist interpretation
Assist with bandage and wound care
Set up for advanced skill procedures per SOP protocols
Ability to set up for IVC’s, blood sampling, and making associated bandage material
Feed, walk, weigh hospitalized patients that are stable and report back to assigned Technician and record appropriately in medical record
Remaining cognizant of patient cleanliness