Per Diem Emergency Veterinary Technician – Flexible Schedule

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You’ll work with doctors across a wide range of cases, from minor emergencies to complex critical care, delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You’ll perform triage, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, diagnostics, imaging, and procedures, while remaining a steady, compassionate presence for pets and their families during stressful moments.

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 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

• Triage and treat emergencies across a wide range of cases
• Provide nursing care and emotional support from first triage to discharge
• Administer medications, monitor patients, and perform necessary treatments
• Support anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and assist with procedures
• Utilize advanced techniques and tools in care delivery

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Fine motor skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology degree

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You’ll work with doctors across a wide range of cases, from minor emergencies to complex critical care, delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You’ll perform triage, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, diagnostics, imaging, and procedures, while remaining a steady, compassionate presence for pets and their families during stressful moments.