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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
Emergency Support
What's in it for you?
Check us out: magnoliavet.com
Magnolia Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
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
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
- 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
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
- Generous CE allowance paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Check us out: magnoliavet.com
Magnolia Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.