Emergency Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced Care Expert

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend

Job summary

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Emergency Group provides frontline emergency care on the front lines of veterinary emergencies. You’ll work with doctors on triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care for pets and their families.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team that values learning, mentorship, and opportunities for growth, with competitive pay, comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AVMA-accredited VT degree 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 lift up to 25 kg; work in noisy environment; nights/weekends/holidays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with care and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge in emergencies.
• Administer medications, monitor patients, and manage IVs/CRIs/blood products as needed.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and help shape care plans.
• Perform CPR when required and support RECOVER training initiatives.
• Utilize diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placements; assist anesthesia as needed.
• Apply advanced techniques in your toolkit, including central lines and ultrasounds.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in state of practice

VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Emergency Group provides frontline emergency care on the front lines of veterinary emergencies. You’ll work with doctors on triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care for pets and their families.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team that values learning, mentorship, and opportunities for growth, with competitive pay, comprehensive