Emergency Veterinary Technician — Lead Critical Care

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Rochester Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Learning and growth programs

ER CE travel stipend

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-lines ER team. Youll handle a wide range of emergencies alongside doctors, performing triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for stressed pets and worried families.

Required AVMA-accredited VT program and state VT credential; 1+ year ER experience preferred; strong communication and calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Diploma in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the practice state (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT).
• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency preferred.
• Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage, treatments, diagnostics and monitoring in emergencies.
• Assist doctors, provide critical care nursing and support pet parents.
• Handle anesthesia, CPR and advanced procedures as needed.
• Utilize imaging, IVs, blood products, and lab work as part of care.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth patient flow from admission to discharge.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

AVMA accredited VT program

State VT credential (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-lines ER team. Youll handle a wide range of emergencies alongside doctors, performing triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for stressed pets and worried families.

Required AVMA-accredited VT program and state VT credential; 1+ year ER experience preferred; strong communication and calm under pressure.