Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care

Overnight Shift | Full-Time | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

Bee Cave, Texas

About Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists is Austin’s only privately owned specialty and emergency animal hospital. Located in Bee Cave, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care in a compassionate environment built around teamwork, learning, and excellent medicine.

Our privately owned structure allows our employees to have a voice, contribute to operational improvements, and grow alongside a hospital committed to both patient care and team development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our overnight Emergency and Critical Care team.

Overnight technicians are essential to the hospital’s ability to provide safe and continuous care. In this role, you will manage emergency arrivals, assist with patient stabilization, closely monitor hospitalized and critical patients, perform advanced technical duties, and communicate meaningful changes to the attending veterinarian.

This position is best suited for an LVT who is confident working with greater independence, recognizes subtle changes in patient condition, prioritizes effectively, and remains steady during high-acuity or unpredictable situations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced nursing care for emergency, critical, and hospitalized patients throughout the overnight shift.
• Assist with triage, emergency stabilization, and life-saving interventions under the direction of the attending veterinarian.
• Closely monitor patient status, identify changes or complications, and escalate concerns immediately.
• Report treatment progress, adverse reactions, client communications, and changes in patient condition for appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Administer prescribed medications, fluids, constant-rate infusions, blood products, and other treatments while ensuring accurate dosages.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters and assist with urinary catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and other patient-support interventions.
• Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other diagnostic samples.
• Assist with radiographs, blood work, point-of-care testing, and emergency diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare patients and equipment for emergency procedures, anesthesia, and surgery.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and post-operative care.
• Operate and maintain patient monitors, anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment, diagnostic tools, infusion pumps, and other veterinary medical equipment.
• Maintain detailed and timely medical records documenting patient assessments, treatments, procedures, and communications.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, including providing updates and supporting difficult or emotionally sensitive conversations.
• Assist with overnight admissions, transfers, and morning discharges when applicable.
• Prepare clear and complete patient handoffs for the incoming day team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked treatment areas, patient cages, and equipment spaces.
• Participate in training, continuing education, department meetings, and hospital initiatives.
• Support urgent staffing needs and on-call responsibilities when assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Texas LVT license or ability to obtain licensure before beginning employment.
• At least two years of experience in emergency, critical care, specialty, or a 24-hour veterinary hospital preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with emergency stabilization, critical patient monitoring, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care.
• Confidence recognizing changes in patient status and communicating concerns promptly.
• Ability to work effectively with greater independence while remaining collaborative and accountable.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and medical-record documentation skills.
• Exceptional reliability and sound judgment during overnight operations.
• Emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm during high-acuity emergencies.
• Compassionate and professional communication with clients and team members.
• Commitment to professional development in emergency and critical care.
• Alignment with VCVS values of learning, compassion, teamwork, accountability, and integrity.

Schedule

This is a full-time overnight position. The schedule includes overnight hours and may include weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call coverage based on department needs.

Anticipated schedule: [Insert specific days and hours]

Pay: $26 - $35 depending on experience and assessment completion. Shift differential is not included in this pay rate.

Sign-on bonus: $1,500 for eligible new hires, subject to the terms of the applicable sign-on bonus agreement.

Relocation assistance: May be available for the right candidate based on experience, distance, and business need.

Compensation is based on licensure, emergency and critical care experience, technical proficiency, schedule, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition and professional-development assistance
• Continuing-education support
• Employee veterinary-care discounts
• Access to confidential therapeutic support
• LifeMart member discounts on travel, entertainment, technology, and other brands
• Discounted Gold’s Gym membership
• Privately owned and learning-focused hospital environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Overnight team members have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and hospital continuity. You will have the opportunity to use your full technical skill set, build deeper emergency and critical care experience, and work with a team that values communication, trust, and professional growth.

Apply today to join the Emergency and Critical Care team at Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists.