Emergency Vet Technician (CVT) – Growth & Benefits

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (CTC)

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

ER CE + travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG gear & snacks

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Warwick, RI to join our front-line emergency team. You’ll work with doctors to deliver gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a diverse range of cases.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for mentorship, ongoing ER CE, and a focus on growth, learning, and making an impact for pets and families in their

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 is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus
• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and EMR systems
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; able to support colleagues and patients effectively
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 kg alone and up to 40 kg with assistance

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter and stay by their side through tests and treatments
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge
• Handle meds, monitoring, and advanced care like IVs, CRIs, transfusions
• Collaborate with doctors and team to shape care plans and ensure smooth patient flow
• Perform CPR when needed and utilize advanced techniques in care
• Manage diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement
• Assist anesthesia for a wide range of patients, including fragile cases
• Utilize central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and other tools as trained

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited associate degree in veterinary technology

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Warwick, RI to join our front-line emergency team. You’ll work with doctors to deliver gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a diverse range of cases.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for mentorship, ongoing ER CE, and a focus on growth, learning, and making an impact for pets and families in their