Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Littleton, CO

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Littleton, CO

2h • $25 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to assist people and their pets during critical times by challenging the existing norms in emergency veterinary care. The company has since expanded to include 24/7 hospitals nationwide, aiming to provide a superior emergency experience for both clients and employees. VEG offers career growth opportunities within veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER environment with open-concept hospitals that handle diverse cases, including exotics. They emphasize an immersive, customer-focused approach to care and foster a supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and mentorship. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
• Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness 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.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with importance, ensuring people and pets stay together through tests and treatments.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from initial triage to discharge.
• Administer medications, monitoring, and advanced treatments such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate effectively as a team member and think like a leader to help shape plans and maintain care flow.
• Perform CPR, utilizing training and industry-leading expertise in RECOVER CPR.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Administer anesthesia, even for fragile patients.
• Utilize advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: pay range is $25-$51 per hour, based on leveling and experience.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs.
• Cool VEG swag.
• Food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree