Emergency Vet Tech: Critical Care & Mentorship

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and 401K match

Health and wellness benefits from day‑

Equity potential after one year

Job summary

VEG in Murfreesboro, TN seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. You’ll work on the front lines, performing triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while providing compassionate support to pet families.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and staff to deliver gold-standard care, grow your skills, and continue learning in a dynamic, 24/7 environment that values teamwork and continuous mentorship.

Qualifications

• 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; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and EMR
• 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 lift up to 25 kg on own and up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong odors and work nights/weekends/holidays on a rotating basis

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient with compassion and support families through tests and treatments
• Deliver nursing care and emotional support in critical moments from triage to discharge
• Manage IVs, CRIs, monitoring, and medications including blood products
• Communicate effectively with teammates and contribute to care plans
• Perform CPR and assist with advanced life support when needed
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement
• Assist anesthesia for routine and complex cases
• Utilize advanced techniques and equipment in the toolkit as needed

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate degree in veterinary technology

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

MS Office / computer skills

Job description

VEG in Murfreesboro, TN seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. You’ll work on the front lines, performing triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while providing compassionate support to pet families.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and staff to deliver gold-standard care, grow your skills, and continue learning in a dynamic, 24/7 environment that values teamwork and continuous mentorship.