Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Overland Park, KS
About The Position
As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex and collaborating with doctors and other team members to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, as well as supporting pet parents during stressful moments. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year, and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and a customer-focused emergency experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- 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 periods, kneel, work on the floor, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
- VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation considerations.
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 triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Possible eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend for continuing education.
- Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
