Emergency Vet Tech (Per Diem) — Growth & Impact

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and on-site meals

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Virginia. You will join the front lines of emergency care, handling triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pets and their families.

You will work with doctors and teammates to deliver gold standard care and grow your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment that values mentorship and learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology 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.
• 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, lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to work in noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Provide nursing care and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge.
• Manage medications, monitoring, and clinical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team to shape care plans and maintain flow.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communicator

Team player

Empathy

Education

Associates degree in veterinary technology (AVMA accredited)

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in-state

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Virginia. You will join the front lines of emergency care, handling triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pets and their families.

You will work with doctors and teammates to deliver gold standard care and grow your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment that values mentorship and learning.