Critical Care Vet Tech — Emergency & Specialty

Veterinary-Care-and-Specialty-Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discount

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differentials

Paid time off

Job summary

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga, TN is seeking compassionate Specialty Veterinary Technicians to join our multi-disciplinary team, including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, oncology, and neurology.

You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment, enjoy a 3- or 4-day workweek for work-life balance, and benefit from generous pet care discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and ongoing training with board-certified specialists.

Qualifications

• Schedules vary by department needs. Must be available to work 10 – 12 hours shifts and some holidays.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting, proven experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
• Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
• Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments

Responsibilities

• Support emergency and critical care and other departments across the practice.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgeries, and oncology-related procedures.
• Operate and coordinate use of imaging and monitoring equipment (CT, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy).
• Maintain accurate patient records during high-stress moments and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Support families and deliver compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug calculations

Medical math

Attention to detail

Education

LVT or equivalent certification

Job description

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga, TN is seeking compassionate Specialty Veterinary Technicians to join our multi-disciplinary team, including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, oncology, and neurology.

You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment, enjoy a 3- or 4-day workweek for work-life balance, and benefit from generous pet care discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and ongoing training with board-certified specialists.