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Veterinary Technician, ICU & Patient Care

Ethos Veterinary Health

Grapevine, TXFull-time$20–24/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–24/hr
Location
Grapevine, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The ICU/Patient Care Veterinary Technician provides nursing care and technical support to surgical and hospitalized patients at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center’s Grapevine location. The role works with surgeons and the specialty team to monitor patients, manage pain, and support recovery. The center provides advanced surgical care for dogs and cats, and seeks licensed or experienced veterinary technicians with clinical skills and a commitment to patient care and client service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Patient RestraintClient ServicePhlebotomyCatheter PlacementRadiology SafetyRadiology TechniquePost-Op MonitoringSurgical Patient CareVeterinary MedicationsPatient-Focused NursingEnglishHard WorkAdaptability

Qualifications

Licensed or Experienced Veterinary TechnicianFluent English

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Veterinary Technician, ICU & Patient Care

Experienced Veterinary Technicians $20 - $24/hr. | Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) Grapevine TX

Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery, patient care, and making a difference in both pets' and their owners' lives? Join our dynamic, hardworking team at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC), where innovation meets compassion, and be part of a clinic that's been a cornerstone of excellence in the DFW area for over 30 years!

At Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC), we specialize in advanced surgical care for dogs and cats, including neurologic, orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive procedures. With state-of-the-art technology and groundbreaking techniques, our surgeons set the standard in veterinary medicine. Our clinics are growing, and we’re looking for talented professionals like you to continue our tradition of 5-star patient and client care at our Grapevine location.

Compensation:

  • $20 - $24/hr. based on experience and credentials

Full-Time Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Employee Pet Discount

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

  • Professional Development and Tuition Assistance

  • Uniform Stipend

  • Retirement Plan

Schedule:

  • Full Time

  • 4x10 hour shifts per week

Job Description:

The ICU/ Patient Care Veterinary Technician provides exceptional nursing care and technical support to surgical and hospitalized patients. This role works closely with surgeons and the specialty team to ensure patients receive attentive monitoring, pain management, and compassionate care throughout recovery and hospitalization.

Responsibilities:

As a vital member of our team, you’ll assist our veterinarians in a wide range of duties, including:

  • IV catheter placement, blood drawing, and IV fluid maintenance

  • Surgical recovery, post-op pain management, and patient monitoring

  • Radiographs, surgical prep, and induction assistance

  • Daily upkeep of the patient care ward and accurate patient documentation

  • Compassionate client communication and patient-focused care

Qualifications:

  • You are a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.

  • You are dedicated to maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.

  • Take the initiative – you are a * hard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital*, you will help get all the day’s duties done!

  • You are versatile – you know how to effectively adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

  • You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):

  • Safe patient restraint

  • Excellent client service

  • Phlebotomy and catheter placement

  • Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

  • Proficient in post-op monitoring and care of surgical patients

  • Solid foundation of knowledge of common veterinary medications

  • Individualized, patient-focused nursing

  • Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

About DVSC

Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) has proudly served the Dallas-Fort Worth community for more than 30 years as a leading veterinary surgical referral center. Our team provides advanced surgical care for dogs and cats using innovative techniques and state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while fostering a supportive environment where team members can learn, grow, and thrive.

Nearby Communities

DVSC attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including:

  • Grapevine, TX

  • Southlake, TX

  • Colleyville, TX

  • Keller, TX

  • Flower Mound, TX

  • Coppell, TX

  • Euless, TX

  • Bedford, TX

  • Hurst, TX

  • Irving, TX

  • North Richland Hills, TX

  • Fort Worth, TX

  • Dallas, TX

  • Arlington, TX

  • Lewisville, TX

  • Roanoke, TX

Know Someone Amazing?

If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Technician, send them our way!

Email [email protected] to learn more about current opportunities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,631 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–24/hr
  • Texas median$22–30/hr101 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–33/hr1,317 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22/hr, is 16% below the Texas median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Veterinary Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 140 open Veterinary Technician jobs in Texas and 1,631 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (441 postings).
Education
10 of the 1,631 open Veterinary Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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