Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Horizon West, FL

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Horizon West (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will triage, treat, and monitor a wide range of emergencies while collaborating with our doctors and staff to deliver gold-standard, compassionate care for pets and their families.

Ideal candidates hold a CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential in the practice state, have 1+ year of emergency experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in veterinary technology preferred.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician in the practice state; VTS is a bonus.
• 1+ year of experience in veterinary technical roles; emergency experience preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure in a fast paceER setting.
• Comfort with IT systems and EMR software; ability to lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with care; support pets and families through care.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during emergencies.
• Manage medications, monitoring, IVs/CRIs, and transfusions as needed.
• Communicate with the team to shape care plans and maintain flow.
• Perform CPR and respond to emergencies; participate in RECOVER training.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Assist with anesthesia, including fragile patients, per protocol.
• Utilize advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

AVMA-accredited program

Current CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential

VTS in ECC/Internal medicine/Anesthesia (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience-not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here-our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

THE JOB

As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you're part of a team that thrives on the front lines of emergency veterinary care where every second counts. You'll handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with our doctors and team in delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care. You'll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments. This role is for someone who wants to do the work they were trained to do (and more), continue growing their skills, and help people and their pets when they need it most.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Treat every patient and person like they matter-because they do! You keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from first triage to discharge
• Bring the meds, the monitoring, the mastery-from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing
• Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (not only do we offer training, we have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry!)
• All the techy stuff-from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes
• Anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients? You've got it.
• Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more

WHAT YOU NEED

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred

Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation.

1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred

Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping

Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you

Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment

Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance

Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs

Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

WHO YOU ARE

Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives

Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments

Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results

Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

Competitive compensation ($ - $) and 401k match

Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work

Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people

And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, food in