Licensed Veterinary Technician - Magnolia Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician – Day Shift

Magnolia Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support General Practice or Emergency Services. This position is designed for a technician who values clinical variety, steady workflow, and collaboration across teams. If you are adaptable, organized, and clinically confident, this role offers both structure and diversity within a hospital setting.

About The Role:

The Veterinary Technician provides skilled nursing support where patient need is greatest on a given day, wellness appointments, sick visits, urgent drop-offs, emergency triage, procedures, and hospitalized patient care. You will move between departments with clarity and professionalism, helping maintain consistent standards across services.

Shift: Day Shift/Swing Shift
Department: General Practice & Emergency

What You’ll Do:

General Practice Support

• Obtain and document complete patient histories
• Assess and record TPR, blood pressure, and pain scores
• Assist with wellness and sick-patient examinations
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed
• Perform in-house lab diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology)
• Obtain quality radiographs
• Assist with procedural sedation and anesthesia monitoring
• Provide clear discharge instructions and preventive care education

You will support efficiency in GP appointments while maintaining thoroughness and patient-centered care.

Emergency Support

• Perform triage assessments using established protocols
• Assist with patient stabilization and urgent procedures
• Calculate and administer emergency medications and fluid therapy
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation in urgent cases
• Monitor hospitalized patients and recognize early signs of decompensation
• Initiate and perform Basic Life Support (CPR) when indicated
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and ensure clear handoffs

What We’re Looking For:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in good standing
• Strong foundation in anesthesia, medical math, and pharmacology
• Ability to prioritize and shift focus efficiently during busy days
• Comfort with both routine preventive care and urgent stabilization
• Professional, calm communicator with clients and colleagues
• Team-oriented and adaptable mindset

Technicians who thrive in this role are steady, prepared, and confident moving between structured GP appointments and the variability of ER medicine.