Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

LVT Starting at $22/hr. + | Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists | Houston, TX

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to advance your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced emergency team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

Compensation:

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Starting at $22/hr.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday
• 8-hour shifts

Job Description:

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Anesthesia Department at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, you are an integral member of a highly specialized team dedicated to providing exceptional anesthesia care for patients undergoing advanced diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Working in a specialty and emergency referral hospital, the Anesthesia LVT collaborates closely with board-certified anesthesiologists, surgeons, specialty clinicians, and technical staff to provide safe, individualized anesthetic care for a diverse and often critically ill patient population.

The Anesthesia LVT is responsible for all phases of anesthesia, including patient assessment, anesthetic planning, induction, maintenance, recovery, pain management, physiologic monitoring, and emergency response. This role requires advanced technical skills, sound clinical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and advocacy.

In addition to direct patient care, the Anesthesia LVT serves as a clinical resource throughout the hospital by supporting specialty departments requiring anesthesia or sedation, maintaining anesthesia equipment and medications, ensuring accurate medical documentation, and contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Success in this position requires professionalism, adaptability, effective communication, and a commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities:

Specialty Patient Support

• Provide anesthesia and sedation support for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with specialty clinicians and technical staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Adapt anesthetic support based on patient condition and procedural requirements.
• Assist with patient preparation and recovery for a variety of specialty procedures.

Equipment and Medication Management

• Prepare, inspect, operate, and maintain anesthesia-related equipment in accordance with hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Calculate, prepare, administer, and document anesthetic medications and controlled substances accurately.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and readiness of anesthesia supplies and emergency equipment.
• Report equipment concerns and participate in quality assurance activities.

Medical Documentation

• Complete accurate and timely anesthesia records.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, medications, monitoring parameters, and recovery information.
• Maintain complete controlled substance documentation in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure medical records meet hospital and legal documentation standards.

Emergency Response

• Participate in emergency response efforts and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as directed.
• Assist with emergency airway management, medication preparation, and advanced life support procedures.
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Support patient stabilization during emergency situations.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with anesthesiologists, veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.
• Assist with training and mentoring employees, interns, externs, and students as assigned.
• Promote respectful communication, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Support departmental initiatives, quality improvement projects, and continuing education.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) licensure.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, integrity, and compassion in all interactions.
• Follow all hospital policies, departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain competency through continuing education and professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical veterinary anesthesia experience is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthetic principles, patient monitoring, analgesia, perioperative nursing care, and emergency patient management.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, radiology safety, and fluid therapy.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why choose GCVS?

• Make a meaningful impact by being an advocate for pets and their families.
• Work alongside a compassionate and talented team dedicated to excellence in veterinary care.
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment that keeps you engaged and challenged.
• Be part of a workplace that values your contributions and supports your growth.
• Ongoing opportunities for continued education such as lunch and learns hosted by various vendors and entities.

About GCVS

At GCVS, we offer a comprehensive range of veterinary specialties, including emergency and critical care, anesthesia and pain management, avian and exotic animal medicine, cardiology, dermatology and allergy care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery and orthopedics. Join us and become part of a team that strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

Nearby Communities

GCVS attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Greater Houston area, including:

• Houston, TX
• Pearland, TX
• Friendswood, TX
• League City, TX
• Webster, TX
• Clear Lake, TX
• Pasadena, TX
• Baytown, TX
• Sugar Land, TX
• Missouri City, TX
• Katy, TX
• Richmond, TX
• Cypress, TX
• Spring, TX
• The Woodlands, TX
• Humble, TX
• Kingwood, TX
• Channelview, TX
• La Porte, TX
• Deer Park, TX

Know Someone Amazing?

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

Email Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com 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 Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com

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.