Emergency Veterinary Technician — Flexible, Part-Time

VEG ER for Pets; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Learning & leadership programs

Job summary

VEG for Pets in Lynnwood, WA seeks a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to work on the front lines of critical care. You’ll triage, treat emergencies, assist doctors, and provide compassionate support to pet parents during high-stress situations.

You’ll join a team dedicated to learning and mentorship, with a focus on exceptional patient care, advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, and rapid response in a busy emergency hospital environment.

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; 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, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg; may need to assist up to 40 kg with help
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors; availability nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter, keeping people and pets together through tests, treatments, and care
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in critical moments from triage to discharge
• Provide meds and monitoring, from IVs to transfusions, ensuring safe and effective care
• Communicate as a teammate and help shape plans to keep care flowing smoothly
• Perform CPR as needed and uphold VEG's high standards for emergency response
• Handle diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and assist with tubes and monitoring devices
• Support anesthesia, including for fragile patients, with careful monitoring
• Utilize advanced techniques like central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds as appropriate

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Ability to stand long hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

AVMA-accredited program

Job description

VEG for Pets in Lynnwood, WA seeks a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to work on the front lines of critical care. You’ll triage, treat emergencies, assist doctors, and provide compassionate support to pet parents during high-stress situations.

You’ll join a team dedicated to learning and mentorship, with a focus on exceptional patient care, advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, and rapid response in a busy emergency hospital environment.