Veterinary Technician Job in Hudson Oaks, TX

Emergency Veterinary Technician

I-20 Animal Hospital | Hudson Oaks (Weatherford), TX
Full-Time | Day, Swing & Overnight Shifts Available

Looking for an Emergency Veterinary Technician job near Weatherford or Fort Worth, TX where you can use your clinical skills, work alongside an experienced team, and provide critical care when pets need it most?

I-20 Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our busy 24/7 emergency and general practice hospital in Hudson Oaks, TX. We have day, swing, and overnight shifts available and are looking for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy emergency medicine, and value teamwork.

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Technician, this is an opportunity to work with a collaborative team while continuing to develop your emergency and critical care skills.

About I-20 Animal Hospital

I-20 Animal Hospital is a 24/7 veterinary hospital providing emergency, urgent care, and general practice services to dogs and cats throughout Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Parker County, and the greater Fort Worth area.

Our hospital offers:

• 24/7 emergency and critical care services

• Eight-doctor veterinary team

• Small animal general practice and emergency medicine

• Emergency diagnostics, surgery, and hospitalized patient care

• Dedicated team members across day, swing, and overnight shifts

• Collaborative environment focused on communication and patient care

Our team works closely together to manage a variety of emergency and critical care cases while supporting one another through busy shifts.

What You'll Do

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside our veterinarians and support team to provide hands-on emergency and hospitalized patient care.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, triage, diagnostics, and treatments

• Monitor emergency, critical, and hospitalized patients

• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement

• Administer medications, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments

• Collect and process laboratory samples and run in-house diagnostics

• Take and process digital radiographs

• Monitor anesthesia and support emergency surgical procedures

• Monitor patient vital signs, pain levels, and recovery

• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to the medical team

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation

• Communicate patient updates during shift changes

• Provide compassionate nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients

• Collaborate with teammates to maintain efficient patient flow throughout the hospital

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on Veterinary Technician experience required

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) encouraged to apply

• Emergency, urgent care, or critical care experience preferred

• Strong foundational veterinary nursing skills, including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, diagnostics, and patient monitoring

• Surgery and anesthesia experience is a plus

• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced veterinary hospital

• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable during emergency situations

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to high-quality patient care

Schedule

Full-Time | Day, Swing & Overnight Shifts Available

• Day shifts available

• Swing/evening shifts available

• Overnight shifts available

• Four 10-hour shifts preferred

• Three 12-hour shifts may be considered based on hospital needs

• Scheduling needs include weekday and weekend coverage

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications

• Overnight shift differential for eligible hours

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Flexible continuing education support

• License reimbursement

• 75% employee discount on veterinary services

• 50% discount on pharmacy items

Why Join I-20 Animal Hospital?

Emergency veterinary medicine requires teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication. At I-20 Animal Hospital, our technicians work closely with veterinarians and teammates to provide care for patients with a wide range of medical needs.

You'll have opportunities to use your technical skills in emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, diagnostics, surgery, and hospitalized patient nursing, while working in a hospital that values collaboration and supporting one another.

If you're searching for an Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, or Overnight Veterinary Technician job in Weatherford, Hudson Oaks, or the Fort Worth area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the emergency veterinary team at I-20 Animal Hospital.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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