Emergency Vet Technician — Flexible Per Diem & Growth

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $25-$62/hr

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Burlington, VT is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front lines of emergency medicine. You’ll work with doctors, perform triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.

The role requires CVT/RVT/LVT credentials, 1+ year veterinary tech experience (ER preferred), and ability to work nights/weekends/holidays in a fast-paced, supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 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

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—through tests, treatments, and everything in between
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in critical moments from triage to discharge
• Provide meds, monitoring, and mastery—from IVs and CRIs to transfusions
• Communicate with the team and help shape plans to keep care flowing
• Perform CPR and assist in anesthesia and advanced diagnostics when needed

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Ability to lift 25 kg

Prolonged standing

Team player

Education

AVMA accredited program

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Burlington, VT is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front lines of emergency medicine. You’ll work with doctors, perform triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.

The role requires CVT/RVT/LVT credentials, 1+ year veterinary tech experience (ER preferred), and ability to work nights/weekends/holidays in a fast-paced, supportive team.