ER Veterinary Technician - Credentialed & Growth-Focused

VEG ER for Pets; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health and wellness benefits from day

ER CE + travel stipend

Clinical student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and scrubs

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Tampa, FL is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, working alongside doctors to deliver gold-standard, compassionate care for pets and their families.

You will contribute from triage to discharge, performing nursing duties, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and critical care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in veterinary tech strongly preferred.
• CVT/RVT/LVMT credential in the state where VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC or anesthesia is a plus.
• 1+ year of experience as a veterinary technician; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and EMR software knowledge.
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; able to support a fast-paced team.
• Stand for long hours, lift up to 25 kg, and work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care from triage to discharge in emergencies.
• Assist with treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Bring meds, monitoring equipment, and mastery to patient care.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and contribute to care plans.
• Support pet parents with compassionate communication.
• Perform imaging, sample collection, and basic procedures as available.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Night/weekend rotation

Education

Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology (AVMA-accredited)

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Tampa, FL is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, working alongside doctors to deliver gold-standard, compassionate care for pets and their families.

You will contribute from triage to discharge, performing nursing duties, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and critical care.