Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Ardmore, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Ardmore, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Ardmore, Pennsylvania practice. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team to care for patients experiencing emergencies ranging from minor to complex, while supporting pet parents through stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing, with an emphasis on compassionate, emotionally intelligent care. The technician may also use advanced techniques and equipment such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current veterinary technician credential (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and achieving results.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to shape care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.