Emergency Vet Tech — Fast-Paced ER with Growth

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + 401K match

Equity after 1 year

Travel stipend

Clinical and leadership programs

Student loan repayment

Parental leave and family care

Flexible schedules

VEG swag & snacks

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician for Port St. Lucie, FL. You’ll join a fast-paced ER team providing critical care, triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and nursing across varied cases with a compassionate approach.

You’ll collaborate with doctors, support staff, and pet parents, handling complex procedures and high-stakes moments while growing clinically through mentorship and structured learning opportunities.

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.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 kg; ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing.
• Provide nursing care and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions and related procedures.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to shape plans and care flow.
• Perform CPR and utilize advanced techniques like central lines, endoscopy and ultrasounds.
• Support imaging, sample collection, and placing tubes as needed.
• Maintain patient comfort and communicate with pet parents.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team player

Ability to lift 25 kg

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician for Port St. Lucie, FL. You’ll join a fast-paced ER team providing critical care, triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and nursing across varied cases with a compassionate approach.

You’ll collaborate with doctors, support staff, and pet parents, handling complex procedures and high-stakes moments while growing clinically through mentorship and structured learning opportunities.