What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Magnolia Veterinary Hospital?
Can't decide between General Practice and Emergency Medicine? Here, you don't have to.
Some days you'll help a puppy through its first wellness visit.
Other days you'll be part of a team stabilizing an emergency patient when every second matters.
At Magnolia Veterinary Hospital, our Licensed Veterinary Technicians don't get stuck in one lane. This unique role supports both our General Practice and Emergency teams, offering the variety of ER medicine with the relationships and continuity that make GP rewarding. If you're the type of technician who enjoys using your full skill set, thrives on variety, and wants every day to look a little different, we'd love to meet you.
Why Magnolia?
- Two Sides of Veterinary Medicine Build lasting relationships through General Practice while strengthening your skills in Emergency Medicine.
- Use Your Full Skill Set From anesthesia monitoring and diagnostics to emergency triage and patient stabilization, you'll stay hands-on and engaged throughout your shift.
- Variety Built Into Every Day You won't be confined to a single department. You'll move where patients need you most, helping provide exceptional care across services.
- A Team You Can Count On Work alongside veterinary professionals who communicate well, support one another, and share a commitment to great medicine.
- Grow Your Career Whether your passion is GP, ER, or both, we'll support your development through continuing education, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
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
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed 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 $20-23/hr based on skills and 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.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
Check us out: magnoliavet.com
Looking for: Veterinary Technician | Vet Tech | RVT | LVT | CVT | Registered Veterinary Technician | Licensed Veterinary Technician | Certified Veterinary Technician
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Salary : $20 - $23